Chicken Souvlaki
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
356 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Greek
Chicken Souvlaki
Description
This recipe for Chicken Souvlaki combines bite-sized chicken breast pieces marinated briefly in a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. The short marination—10 minutes to 1 hour—preserves tenderness by limiting acid exposure. The chicken is then threaded onto skewers and cooked over a grill or under a broiler until fully cooked and lightly charred.
Among the distinctive features are two sauces: a yogurt sauce made with Greek yogurt, sour cream, minced cucumber, and parsley, seasoned with salt and pepper to add a cooling element; and a fresh tomato-cucumber relish combining diced tomato, cucumber, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil for brightness. Together, these sauces complement the grilled chicken's savory profile.
Chicken Souvlaki works well as a main dish served with pita bread, rice, or salad. Its balance of smoky, acidic, and creamy components makes it versatile for Mediterranean-inspired meals. The use of fresh herbs and simple ingredients keeps it straightforward but flavorful.
For best results, cut chicken into uniform 1-inch cubes for even cooking and keep marination under an hour to avoid toughening. The dish can be prepared using either a grill, grill pan, or broiler, depending on equipment available.
Ingredients
For the chicken skewers:
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1 inch chunks, boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
For the yogurt sauce:
- 1 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or an additional 1/2 cup of greek yogurt if you prefer)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cucumber I prefer the small persian cucumbers, minced
- 1/4 cup parsley minced, fresh, or dill
For the tomato cucumber relish:
- 3/4 cup cucumber minced
- 3/4 cup tomato minced, seeded
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons parsley minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- For the chicken skewers: Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic, along with 1 tablespoon of water, in a bowl.
- Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium or preheat the broiler.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread the chicken pieces onto 4 skewers.
- If grilling, place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through.
- For broiling, broil for 8-10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking make the sauces.
- For the yogurt sauce: Mix together the Greek yogurt, sour cream, cucumber and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate until ready for use, or for up to 1 day.
- For the relish: Combine the tomato, cucumber and parsley in a bowl. Stir in the lemon juice and olive oil.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready for use, or for up to 1 day.
- Serve the chicken skewers with the yogurt sauce and cucumber relish, as well as flatbread, hummus and olives if desired.
Notes
- Cut chicken into uniform 1-inch chunks to ensure even cooking on skewers.
- Limit marination time to under one hour to prevent the lemon juice from toughening the chicken.
- The chicken can be cooked on a grill, grill pan, or broiler according to your preference and equipment.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 560mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 685mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 950IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 18.7mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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