5 from 132 votes
Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Greek Chicken Souvlaki consists of chunks of chicken breast marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper, then threaded onto skewers and grilled until cooked through. Served with traditional tzatziki sauce, this grilled skewer dish features tender, flavorful chicken with classic Greek seasoning that works well for casual meals or gatherings.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
447 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447
% 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.