Description
Delicious and tender chicken souvlaki, marinated and grilled to perfection, served with warm pita and fresh sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Start by cutting your chicken into evenly-sized, bite-sized cubes.
- Mix the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, paprika, and Greek yogurt.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish, pour the marinade over it, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Cook to Perfection: Thread the chicken onto skewers and grill over medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
- Serve It Your Way: Serve hot with warm pita, a crisp Greek salad, and tzatziki.
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken overnight for maximum flavor. These skewers can be cooked on a grill, baked in the oven, or pan-seared.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg