Chicken Souvlaki

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4.6

282 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Marinating time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 17 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    219 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Greek

Chicken Souvlaki

Learn how to make your own Chicken Souvlaki from scratch in the comfort of home. With a small list of ingredients and a few basic steps, you're guaranteed a successful meal no matter your culinary prowess. Featuring lots of garlic, oregano, and fresh lemon juice, the Mediterranean will be calling your name.

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Ingredients

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  • pounds chicken breast skinless and boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon lemon juice from 1 lemon
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Instructions

  1. Marinate: Add all the ingredients to a large sealable freezer bag or airtight container. Mix everything together well to coat each piece of chicken. Marinate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
  2. Prep skewers: Meanwhile, soak the wooden skewers. Place them in a large baking dish or roasting pan and cover them with water by at least 1/2 inch. Soak for 1-2 hours.
  3. Assemble: Preheat your grill over medium-high. Skewer the pieces of chicken, leaving about 1/2" on the end of each skewer. I got 6 skewers.
  4. Cook: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until completely cooked through. Transfer the skewers to a plate and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Transfer leftovers to an airtight container or large sealable freezer bag. You can keep the chicken on the skewers or take it off. It will last 3-4 days stored in the fridge.
  • If you want to make these ahead of time, it's best to freeze them raw. Place the skewers in a large freezer bag and spread them in a single layer with the marinade. You may need more than one bag. Freeze them up to 9 months.
  • Let the chicken fully thaw overnight in the fridge before continuing with the recipe directions and cooking them. Since we're working with high heat, we want to make sure the chicken is completely thawed so that the middle will cook through.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1skewer Calories 219kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 326mg (14%) Potassium 458mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 62IU (1%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1skewer
Calories 219kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 326mg 14%
Potassium 458mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 62IU 1%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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