Authentic Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Enjoy the flavors of Greece with this delicious and easy Authentic Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe. Tender chicken marinated in olive oil, lemon, and herbs, grilled to perfection with vegetables. Serve with tzatziki sauce for a truly authentic experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Skewers:
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Add chicken chunks to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, alternating with pieces of red onion and bell pepper.
- Grill: Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Serve: Serve hot with tzatziki sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Souvlaki, Chicken Skewers, Mediterranean Grilling
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