Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
This Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a summer BBQ. Tender marinated chicken skewers bursting with Mediterranean flavors will have your taste buds dancing!
- Author: moretti
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten Free
Marinade:
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 4 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons Greek Seasoning
- 1 large lemon (juiced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine all marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag. Add chicken, shake well to coat, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Skewers: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers after discarding excess marinade.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill the skewers until the chicken is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Rest and Serve: Let the cooked chicken rest wrapped in foil for 5 minutes before serving to retain moisture and tenderness.
Notes
- You can also bake the chicken in the oven or air fryer if grilling is not an option.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Souvlaki, Chicken Skewers, Greek Marinade