Chicken Souvlaki
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
385 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Chicken Souvlaki
Description
This Chicken Souvlaki recipe involves cutting skinless, boneless chicken breast into cubes that soak up a marinade of olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, black pepper, and salt for 30 minutes. The yogurt and lemon juice tenderize and flavor the meat. After soaking soaked bamboo skewers, the chicken cubes are threaded onto the skewers, four pieces each, maintaining even cooking.
The skewers are grilled on an indoor or outdoor grill, brushed with olive oil to keep the chicken moist and promote browning. The result is tender, flavorful chicken with a hint of char. Serving them hot with ranch dressing provides a cool, creamy dipping sauce balancing the savory grilled meat.
This dish works well as a main course for casual meals or as finger food for gatherings. The marinated grilled chicken pairs nicely with salads, pita bread, or vegetables.
Soak bamboo skewers in cold water for at least one hour to prevent burning during grilling.Evenly cut chicken into similar-sized cubes for uniform cooking.Serve immediately after grilling to enjoy the meat’s maximum juiciness and flavor.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 12 oz (350g) chicken breast cut into cubes, skinless and boneless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for grilling
- ranch dressing for dipping
Marinade:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil Pompeian organic extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 dashes black pepper ground
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Soak the bamboo skewers in cold water for one hour.
- Cut the chicken into 16 equal-sized cubes, pat them dry, and marinate with the Marinade ingredients for 30 minutes.
- Thread 4 pieces of chicken onto each skewer. Repeat this process to make a total of four skewers, then set them aside.
- Fire up your outdoor or indoor grill and grill the chicken until cooked through. While grilling, brush the chicken with olive oil. Serve hot with ranch dressing.
Notes
- Soak bamboo skewers in cold water for at least one hour to prevent burning during grilling.
- Evenly cut chicken into similar-sized cubes for uniform cooking.
- Serve immediately after grilling to enjoy the meat’s maximum juiciness and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2people | |
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.9g | 3% |
| Protein | 39.3g | 79% |
| Fat | 21.2g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 502mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 6.3g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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