Greek Grilled Chicken {Chicken Souvlakia}
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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marinate
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
492 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Grilled Chicken {Chicken Souvlakia}
Description
Greek Grilled Chicken, or Chicken Souvlakia, involves marinating chicken pieces in a blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and red wine vinegar. The marinade reinforces the fresh and tangy taste while tenderizing the meat. After marinating for at least 30 minutes, the chicken is threaded onto skewers and grilled or broiled until cooked through. This preparation imparts a lightly charred exterior with a juicy interior. The recipe allows for either breast or thigh meat, letting cooks balance fat content and flavor according to their taste.
The grilling process enhances the marinade flavors and adds texture and color to the chicken. Including mushrooms or bell peppers on the skewers can introduce additional textures and flavors. This dish works well as a main course alongside simple sides or salads and is suitable for outdoor grilling or broiling indoors.
Marinating the chicken in advance, even freezing it with marinade in a zip-lock bag, streamlines preparation and deepens flavor. Cooking times vary by chicken thickness and heat levels, so attentiveness while grilling ensures optimal doneness without drying the meat.
Ingredients
- 1 lbs chicken breast skinless and boneless) cut into 1" chunks, or thigh
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice about 1 medium sized lemon, fresh
- 1 Tablespoon oregano finely chopped (1 1/2 teaspoon if using dried, fresh
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Coat chicken pieces.
- Marinate chicken for a minimum of 30 minutes. Marinate up to three hours for maximum flavor.
- Thread chicken on metal skewers. Add mushroom caps and bell pepper if desired.
- Grill or broil chicken until done. This will depend on the thickness of your chicken, and temperature of your grill or broiler.
Notes
- Use either chicken breasts or thighs; breasts are leaner, thighs are more flavorful and juicy.
- Add vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers to skewers to increase variety and portion count.
- Marinate chicken in a zip-lock bag and freeze; thaw in the fridge the day before cooking to marinate and defrost simultaneously.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1person | |
| Calories | 492kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 663mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 163IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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