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Chicken Souvlaki Skewers
Juicy and tender, Chicken Souvlaki brined + marinated. With pieces of sweet vegetables (onions, peppers), and flavors of lemon, and oregano!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 407 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
For The Chicken Skewers:
- 670 grams (1.4 pounds) boneless skinless chicken breasts left at room temperature for 30 minutes
- 1 green bell pepper cut into 3 cm (1¼-inch) square pieces
- 1 sweet red pepper cut into 3 cm (1¼-inch) square pieces
- 1 red onion cut into 3 cm (1¼-inch) square pieces
For The Brine:
- 70 grams (2.4 ounces) fine sea salt
- 700 ml water
For The Instant Marinade:
- olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- freshly ground pepper
For The Ladolemono Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
To Serve With:
- pita bread
- ½ batch tzatziki see how to make it here
- lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions or a Greek salad
- dried oregano to sprinkle on top
- lemon
Instructions
- Make the brine. Add salt and water to a mixing bowl and stir until salt is fully dissolved.
- Brine the chicken. Submerge the chicken breasts in the brine. Leave the bowl with the chicken at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the brine and drain. Pat dry with paper towels and cut into 4 cm (1½-inch) cubes.
- Add chicken, dried oregano, onion powder, paprika, freshly ground pepper, and a generous drizzle of olive oil to a mixing bowl and toss to combine.
- Marinate. Let chicken marinate at room temperature until the grill gets heated. Alternatively, cover the bowl and place it in the fridge for a couple of hours or overnight. Make sure to remove from the fridge 30-45 minutes before cooking.
- Heat a grill pan or griddle over medium-high heat or a gas grill over moderate heat. Brush lightly with oil.
- Thread the meat on the skewers alternately with a piece of vegetable (green, red pepper, and onion).
- Grill for about 5-6 minutes on each side. Turn the Souvlaki to grill on all sides until the internal temperature registers 166°F / 74°C on an instant-read thermometer. See Notes Below.
- Make the Ladolemono. Let the skewers rest on a plate while you prepare the Ladolemono. In a small bowl whisk to combine the lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.
- Drizzle Ladolemono over the skewers and then sprinkle with some dried oregano.
- Serve with preferred sides and enjoy!
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Notes
- -Don't turn the skewers sooner than 5 minutes. Let them get nicely browned on each side before turning.
- -You can take the skewers off the heat a minute or two sooner before reaching the desired temperature (166°F / 74°C) because the temperature will continue to rise while they sit.
- 166
- °F
- / 74
- °C) because the temperature will continue to rise while they sit.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Souvlaki
Calories
407kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
6991mg
(291%)
Potassium
801mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1225IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
69mg
(77%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Souvlaki | |
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 6991mg | 291% |
| Potassium | 801mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1225IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 69mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.