Greek Chicken Souvlaki
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
38 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
447 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Description
This recipe for Greek Chicken Souvlaki involves marinating bite-sized pieces of boneless, skinless chicken breast in a mixture of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried parsley, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. The marinade imparts bright citrus and herbal notes while tenderizing the meat. After marinating for at least 30 minutes, the chicken is threaded onto skewers and grilled over medium-high heat for roughly 3 to 4 minutes per side until nicely charred and fully cooked.
The grilled chicken souvlaki is typically served with tzatziki sauce, a creamy combination of yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and herbs, which adds cooling contrast to the smoky meat. This dish is suitable for outdoor barbecues or simple weekday dinners and can be paired with pita bread or fresh salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Chicken Souvlaki
- 4 chicken breast cut into 1 ½-inch cubes, boneless skinless
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 recipe tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Add the chicken, oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper to a large mixing bowl. Stir together. Place the bowl in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the grill on medium-high heat. Then thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers (about 8 to 9 pieces per skewer makes 6 skewers).
- Cook the skewers on the grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Served the grilled chicken souvlaki with the tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 447kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1215mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 388IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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