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
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- 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
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, parsley, salt and pepper in a container or sealable bag.
- Add in the chicken cubes and shake the container or the bag to coat all chicken pieces with the marinade.
- Place in the fridge for 30 minutes, or overnight.
- Soak your wooden skewers for about 30 minutes prior to using them.
- Thread each chicken piece on a skewer (about five per), leaving space between each.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 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