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Chicken Souvlaki
Greek Chicken Souvlaki is a delicious fan favorite meal! Perfectly grilled tender chicken packed with flavor from a lemon, garlic and vinegar marinade.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 455 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1" cubes)
- Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes before use, or metal skewers)
Marinade
- ½ cup olive oil (or neutral oil of choice)
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 5 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes (optional)
For Serving
- Tzatziki sauce
- Greek Roasted Potatoes
- yellow rice
- Greek salad
- pita bread
Instructions
- Mix all of the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Place chicken cubes in a Ziploc bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and toss to coat evenly with the marinade, then open the bag and reseal, removing as much air as possible. Place the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to 6 hours (Note: do not marinate overnight).
- Thread the meat onto the skewers. Heat your BBQ to medium-high.
- Grill over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until they are cooked through (internal temperature 165ºF).
- Serve and enjoy! Optional serve with Greek Salad, Tzatziki, Yellow Rice, Greek Roasted Potatoes, and Pita Bread.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
455kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
814mg
(34%)
Potassium
738mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
681IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 455kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 814mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 738mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 681IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.