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Chicken Souvlaki

Marinated chicken and onions are threaded onto skewers and grilled until juicy and tender! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 326 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek , American

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed into 1-inch cubes, about 1 ½ lbs
  • ½ onion optional
Marinade
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl or freezer bag, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken (and onion if using) and toss well to coat.
  2. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  3. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade allowing excess to drip off. Discard the marinade and thread the chicken (and onion if using) onto skewers.
  5. Preheat a grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat. Add the skewers, turning frequently, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F.

Notes

  • Optional: Onion can be added to the skewers if desired.
  • To Make Chicken Souvlaki in the oven, prepare skewers as directed. Place skewers on a foil-lined pan and turn the broiler on high. Broil 4-5" from the heat for 5-6 minutes per side or until chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Nutrition uses 1/3 of the marinade (as the rest is discarded).  Nutrition excludes salt.

Nutrition Information

Calories 326 (16%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 264mg (11%) Potassium 895mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 326

% Daily Value*

Calories 326 16%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 264mg 11%
Potassium 895mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.