Description
Savor the flavors of the Mediterranean with these juicy Grilled Chicken Souvlaki skewers. Marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon, and herbs, these tender chicken pieces are perfect for a summer barbecue or a quick weeknight meal. Serve with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and a crisp salad for a complete and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken cubes to the marinade, toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the Grill: Oil the grates and preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the Skewers: Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
- Serve: Serve hot with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and a side salad.
Notes
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the skewers under the broiler for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through.
- This dish pairs beautifully with rice pilaf or roasted potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes plus marinating time
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
