Chicken Souvlaki, served on a plate with a side salad Recipe
Greek Chicken Souvlaki is a flavorful grilled dish made with marinated chicken skewers, served with pita and tzatziki. This traditional Greek dish is easy, juicy, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including marinating)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 600 g (1.3 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon paprika or thyme
Instructions
- Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Marinate the chicken: Cut chicken into chunks. Add to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 1–8 hours.
- Prepare skewers: Soak wooden skewers if using. Thread chicken pieces onto skewers.
- Preheat grill: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken: Cook the skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and fully cooked (internal temp 75°C / 165°F).
- Rest and serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for more flavor and juiciness.
- Don’t overcrowd the skewers — leave a little space between pieces.
- Add a touch of honey to the marinade if you like a hint of sweetness.
- Serve with extra lemon wedges and tzatziki on the side!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
