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Greek chicken souvlaki on a platter with tzatziki sauce.
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Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Greek Chicken Souvlaki is juicy marinated chicken skewers that are bursting with Mediterranean flavors! They cook up in 15 minutes!
 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinate time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 267kcal
Author: Marcie

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast about 2 large chicken breasts; cut into 1" chunks
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon juiced (2-3 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 teaspoons dried oregano
  • Greek tzatziki recipe for serving; optional

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and place in a medium bowl or large zip top bag.
    1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast, Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Add the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and oregano, then toss the chicken in the marinade until well coated.  Marinate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.
    1 lemon, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoons dried oregano
  • About 1-2 hours before cooking time, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and skewer onto the wooden or metal skewers and let stand at room temperature.  The chicken will cook more evenly when it's grilled at room temperature.
  • Preheat the grill to medium high heat.  Reduce the heat to medium and grill the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side or until grill marks form, or until a thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken registers 160 degrees. Place the chicken on a platter, cover loosely with foil, and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Pro tip:  Marinate the chicken up to a day in advance for maximum flavor. You can also toss the cubed chicken with the Greek marinade and freeze it until you're ready to use it.  The chicken will marinate as it defrosts!
  • Greek chicken souvlaki is easily scaled to feed a crowd and the skewers may be assembled up to a day in advance.
  • The chicken may be substituted with beef, lamb or pork!  Cooking times will vary depending on which protein you choose.
  • Store souvlaki chicken in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewer | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 667mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg