Greek Chicken Souvlaki
This chicken souvlaki is easy to make, full of flavor, and the resulting grilled chicken skewers are juicy! Accent with my homemade tzatziki.
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 397kcal
Equipment
- Bamboo Skewers (Can use metal, if necessary!)
- Cheesecloth
Ingredients
Chicken Souvlaki:
- 2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken
- ¼ cup Olive oil
- ¼ cup Lemon juice
- 1 Lemon zest of
- 4 Garlic cloves minced or pressed
- 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Souvlaki:
- Trim chicken breasts, cut into 1" cubes. Place prepared chicken into a non-metallic bowl or dish (with a lid).
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour marinade over chicken, stir well to coat. Chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Thread chicken onto skewers, grill until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot, with tzaziki sauce, vegetables, and pita
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 923mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
