Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

The name souvlaki comes from the Greek word for “skewer,” and the actual dish is exactly what it says on the tin: bite-sized pieces of meat, marinated in lemon juice and spices, and then grilled on skewers.

It’s versatile, easy to eat, and perfect for the summertime, especially because it only takes a few minutes on the grill before you’re ready to dig in.

The long marinating time means you do have to start a little in advance, but that can actually be a bonus for meal planning.

The hardest part of cooking is sometimes just getting up and getting started: if you get home from work tired and don’t feel up to cooking but you have something already started for dinner, you’ve passed the first hurdle. It’s like a little extra motivation to carry on with the recipe you’ve already started.

In Greece souvlaki is often served with pita bread, but for a Paleo version, you could throw it over some roasted vegetables or a fresh Greek salad and call it dinner. (And then save the leftovers for the next day and call them lunch.)

Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

SERVES: 4 PREP: 15 min + 2 h COOK: 15 min

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks;
• ¼ cup olive oil;
• 2 garlic cloves, minced;
• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice;
• 2 tsp. dried oregano;
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

Preparation

1. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Place the chicken in a marinating container, pour the olive oil marinade on top, and toss to coat.
3. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 12 hours.
4. Preheat your grill to medium-high.
5. Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread it onto wood or metal skewers.
6. Place the souvlaki on the preheated grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, turning frequently.
7. Serve the souvlaki with a Greek salad.

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Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

Quick but tasty chicken skewers on the grill: if you've been hankering for Greek food, here's your solution.

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Prep Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Greek

Servings 4 people

Calories 324 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp. dried oregano
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

 

• In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  ¼ cup olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 2 tsp. dried oregano, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Place the chicken in a marinating container, pour the olive oil marinade on top, and toss to coat.
  1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 12 hours.
• Preheat your grill to medium high.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread onto wood or metal skewers.
• Place the souvlaki on the preheated grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, turning frequently.
• Serve the souvlaki with a Greek salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 36gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 199mgPotassium: 674mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 94IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg

Keyword chicken, souvlaki

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