Easy Greek Souvlaki
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
457 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Easy Greek Souvlaki
Description
Easy Greek Souvlaki centers around chicken breast chunks marinated in lemon juice, zest, olive oil, honey, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. The marinade infuses the meat with citrusy, herbal, and slightly sweet notes. After marinating, the chicken is skewered and grilled until cooked through, offering juicy pieces with a pleasant char.
The accompanying Greek yogurt sauce blends yogurt, lemon juice, cucumber, dill, salt, and pepper, providing a cool, creamy counterpoint to the grilled chicken. Fresh cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and kalamata olives add additional fresh and savory dimensions, completing the meal with vibrant Mediterranean elements.
Serving the skewers with the yogurt sauce and fresh veggies makes for a wholesome, balanced meal. The flavors are bright and clean, emphasizing herbs, citrus, and garlic. This recipe suits grilling enthusiasts wanting a classic Greek-inspired dish that's easy to prepare at home.
Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety. Bamboo skewers should be soaked before grilling to avoid burning. Maple syrup can substitute honey, and plant-based yogurt can replace Greek yogurt for dairy-free versions. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to four days.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb chicken breast boneless and skinless - cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon salt Kosher
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tablespoons parsley fresh
Greek Yogurt Sauce
- 1 ½ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste
- ½ cup cucumber squeezed, grated
- ¼ cup dill minced, fresh
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
To Serve
- 1 English cucumber sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomato quartered
- ½ cup kalamata olives pitted
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl whisk the lemon juice, zest, oil, honey, vinegar and seasonings. Stir in the chicken pieces and mix to coat. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes or more if refrigerated.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine all yogurt sauce ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto 6-8 skewers.
- Preheat a grill pan or an outdoor grill to medium heat.
- Add chicken skewers and cook, flipping them several times, for around 10-12 minutes in total.
- Serve the chicken skewers with the yogurt sauce and freshly chopped veggies like cucumber, tomatoes and pitted kalamata olives.
Notes
- Cook chicken to at least 165°F for safety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to four days.
- Maple syrup can replace honey in the marinade.
- Soak bamboo skewers in water before grilling to prevent burning.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor intensity.
- For dairy-free versions, substitute plant-based yogurt in the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 457 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 457kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1083mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1111mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 981IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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