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A plate of Greek chicken souvlaki skewers with salad.
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Greek Chicken Svoulaki

This Greek chicken souvlaki recipe features plump chicken seasoned with a zesty marinade and grilled to perfection!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinade Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: middle eastern
Keyword: chicken souvlaki, Greek chicken souvlaki
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice from about 2 lemons
  • 2 Tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried marjoram fresh marjoram can also be used if available
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground is recommended
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, marjoram, thyme, sea salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Mix well to create the marinade.
    1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 8 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 Tablespoons dried oregano, 2 teaspoons dried marjoram, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder
    Chicken souvlaki marinade being prepared.
  • Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss until all the pieces are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. For best results, marinate overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
    2 pounds boneless
    Raw chicken pieces marinading in a bowl of souvlaki marinade.
  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. If using metal skewers, no soaking is necessary.
  • Preheat the grill pan to medium-high heat. (This can be made on an outdoor grill)
  • Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers.
    Raw marinaded souvlaki chicken being threaded on skewers.
  • Grill the chicken skewers for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and has nice grill marks. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken cubes and the heat of your grill.
    Greek chicken souvlaki skewers cooking on a grill pan.
  • Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg