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Close-up of juicy grilled chicken souvlaki skewers on a plate with lemon wedges.

Chicken Souvlaki

Grilled chicken skewers marinated in lemon, garlic, and herbs. Serve with pita bread and tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Skewers

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Thread chicken onto skewers. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  4. Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Serve with pita bread and tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 36gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 420mgVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.

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