Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Greece with this Authentic Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe. Tender pieces of chicken are marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic herbs, then grilled to perfection on skewers. Served with warm pita bread and a refreshing tzatziki sauce, this dish is perfect for summer barbecues, family dinners, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests. Easy to prepare and packed with protein, this souvlaki recipe offers a deliciously healthy option that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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
- 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
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken chunks to the marinade; stir to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare vegetables by cutting them into chunks.
- Thread marinated chicken and vegetables onto soaked wooden skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grill skewers for about 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Serve with warm pita bread and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (about 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken for up to 4 hours for enhanced flavor. Feel free to substitute chicken with beef or turkey if desired. Soaking wooden skewers prevents burning during grilling.