Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

Name: Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 3 pounds of 1” cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts; ½ peeled and julienne large red onion; 3 mashed garlic cloves; Juice of 1 large lemon; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 ½ teaspoons dry oregano; 1 teaspoon dry rosemary or thyme; 1 teaspoon EACH paprika and cumin; 1 tablespoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Servings
6
Calories
344 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Greek

Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

Frida Davis

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This delicious chicken souvlaki recipe is lemon and herb marinated kebabs that are grilled to perfection and served up with tzatziki.

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Ingredients

Servings

3 pounds of 1” cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ peeled and julienne large red onion
3 mashed garlic cloves
Juice of 1 large lemon
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons dry oregano
1 teaspoon dry rosemary or thyme
1 teaspoon EACH paprika and cumin optional
1 tablespoon sea salt
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

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Instructions

Add the chicken to a large bowl along with the onions, cloves, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, oregano, rosemary, optional ingredients, salt, and pepper and mix thoroughly until completely combined.
Cover in plastic and keep in the refrigerator overnight or for up to 24 hours.
Preheat the grill to high heat, between 450° and 550° F.
Skewer the chicken meat between 8 10” skewers or until all of the meat has been skewered.
Place the souvlaki directly onto the hot grill about ½” to 1” apart from each other and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until browned and cooked throughout.
Serve with lemon, tzatziki, and pita.

Notes

Chef Notes:
Make-Ahead: This is meant to be eaten as soon as it is done grilling. You can keep warm on a cookie sheet tray lined with parchment or wrapped in foil and keep in the oven on low heat for up to 30 minutes before serving.
How to Reheat: Place the desired amount of souvlaki directly onto a hot grill on high heat and cook for 2-3 minutes or until hot. Alternatively, you can place the souvlaki skewers on a cookie sheet tray lined with parchment paper and heat them in the oven at 375° for 5-7 minutes or until warmed. You can also remove the chicken from the skewer and heat it in the microwave until hot.
How to Store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Remove the meat from the skewer, cover, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 day before reheating.
You may also use de-boned chicken thigh or drum meat.
Feel free to cook on the skewers under the broiler in the oven.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 344kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 1427mg (59%) Potassium 864mg (25%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 98IU (2%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 344 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	344kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	1g	0%
Protein	48g	96%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	145mg	48%
Sodium	1427mg	59%
Potassium	864mg	18%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	98IU	2%
Vitamin C	4mg	4%
Calcium	27mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%