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Close-up of grilled chicken souvlaki with vegetables and Greek tzatziki sauce on a white plate.

Easy Chicken Souvlaki


  • Author: Caitlyn
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Excite your taste buds with this Easy Chicken Souvlaki recipe. Juicy chicken meets Mediterranean flavors on a skewer and is grilled to perfection for the ideal Greek dish.


Ingredients

Units Scale

  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper


Instructions

  1. Mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, parsley, salt and pepper in a container or sealable bag.
  2. Add in the chicken cubes and shake the container or the bag to coat all chicken pieces with the marinade.
  3. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes, or overnight.
  4. Soak your wooden skewers for about 30 minutes prior to using them.
  5. Thread each chicken piece on a skewer (about five per), leaving space between each.
  6. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  7. Cook the chicken for about 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through, turning them occassionally to prevent burning. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For better flavor, marinate the chicken overnight to allow the chicken to absorb more of the marinade.
  • Soak your wooden skewers for about 30 minutes prior to using them to make sure they don’t catch fire on the grill.
  • If you don’t have a grill readily available, you can cook the skewers in the oven or on the stove!
  • Prep Time: 35
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Greece
  • Cuisine: Greek