Easy Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Greek Chicken Souvlaki is a classic Mediterranean dish made with marinated chicken grilled on skewers.
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- Chicken Souvlaki
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1½-inch cubes
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 recipe tzatziki sauce
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken cubes and toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill the skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning every few minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the grill and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve the Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe with tzatziki sauce, pita bread, Greek salad, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Serve with warm pita, Greek rice, roasted potatoes, or a cucumber tomato salad.
- Leftover chicken makes excellent wraps and grain bowls.
- For extra freshness, garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.