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Chicken Souvlaki

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice from 1 large lemon
  • 5 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
  • fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

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  1. Make the marinade by combining the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, in a large ziplock bag; seal and squish around until well combined.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the zip lock bag, seal, and refrigerator for 30 minutes up to 2 hours.
  3. Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and thread them onto skewers. Discard the bag and the remaining marinade. Season the skewers with a bit more sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, if desired. 
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high.  Place skewers on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning once, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.  Side Note: You can use a grill pan over medium-high heat with a bit of olive oil until HOT. Add the skewers and cook on all sides until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes on all sides, or until cooked through.
  5. Preheat oven to broil and place the rack about 5-6 inches from the top of the oven.  Place skewers on a large baking sheet, and broil for 6-8 minutes, turning once, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. 
  6. Transfer skewers to a serving plate and sprinkle the top with fresh chopped parsley. Serve with garlic rice, a greek salad, tzatziki sauce, and warm pita bread, if desired. Enjoy.