Greek Chicken Souvlaki
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
324 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Description
This Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe centers on chicken breast pieces soaked in a marinade of lemon juice and zest, olive oil, honey, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic, and parsley. Marinating for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to infuse and tenderizes the meat. The chicken is then threaded onto skewers and grilled or cooked on a grill pan until cooked through and slightly charred.
The yogurt sauce combines plain Greek yogurt with lemon juice, cucumber, dill, salt, and pepper, providing a cool, creamy complement to the savory grilled chicken. Alongside, a tomato cucumber olive relish with diced kalamata and green olives, red wine vinegar, honey, olive oil, and parsley adds a fresh and tangy contrast. These elements bring a balance of flavors and textures: smoky, creamy, tangy, and herbaceous.
Serving the chicken souvlaki with the sauces makes for a bright and flavorful meal inspired by traditional Greek street food. The marinating step and fresh accompaniments are key to its character.
Ingredients
Chicken Skewers Marinade:
- 1 1/2 pounds 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 kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
Greek Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or to taste
- 1/2 cup cucumber minced
- 1/4 cup dill finely minced, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Tomato Cucumber Olive Relish:
- 1 cup cucumber finely diced
- 1/2 cup tomato finely diced
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives finely diced
- 1/4 cup green olives finely diced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons parsley fresh, minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Chicken Skewers Marinade:
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl and add chicken chunks to it; toss to coat.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 6 hours.
Greek Yogurt Sauce:
- Mix all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, or up to 1-2 days.
- When ready to serve, garnish with chopped dill and a drizzle of olive oil.
Tomato Cucumber Olive Relish:
- Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready for use or up to 1-2 days.
Cook the Chicken:
- Turn on and heat the grill, or place a grill pan over medium heat.
- If using bamboo skewers, place them in the water to soak for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread the pieces onto about six skewers.
- If grilling, place the chicken skewers on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through.
- If using the grill pan, place it over medium heat, brush it with olive oil, and cook the chicken skewers for 5-6 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through.
Serve:
- Serve the chicken skewers with the yogurt sauce and the tomato-cucumber olive relish, along with pita bread and hummus.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 717mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 461IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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