Description
Chicken Souvlaki is a classic Greek dish featuring marinated and grilled chicken served with pita bread. This recipe yields tender and flavorful chicken skewers that are perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 1.5 lbs Chicken, 3-4 boneless breast or 12–14 chicken tenders
- 3 tbsp Oregano, fresh leaves, or 1.5 tbsp dried, or mix half-half
- 1 tbsp Garlic, about 4–5 garlic cloves, fresh minced
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/4 Cup Lemon, juice, about 1 large lemon’s juice
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
- 2 tbsp Parsley, fresh leaves, chopped
- 1/2 tsp Chili Flakes
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, freshly cracked
Additional:
- Oil Spray
- Pita Bread
Instructions
- Prepare Souvlaki Marinade – In a wide bowl or sealable bag, combine all marinade ingredients. Mix well and set aside.
- Marinate Chicken – Slice chicken, add to marinade, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 20-30 minutes or overnight.
- Make Chicken Skewers and Grill – Skew marinated chicken pieces and grill until fully cooked.
- Grill Pita and Serve – Grill pita bread, serve with Chicken Souvlaki. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the marinade by adjusting the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before skewering the chicken to prevent burning on the grill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with pita
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken Souvlaki, Greek Chicken Skewers, Grilled Chicken Recipe
