Description
This Authentic Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe is bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Tender chicken marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, and aromatic herbs, skewered with colorful bell peppers and onions, then grilled to perfection. Serve with a side of creamy tzatziki sauce for a complete Greek dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 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
Skewers:
- 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
- Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Marinating: Add chicken chunks to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- Grilling: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, alternating with pieces of red onion and bell pepper. Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Serving: Serve hot with tzatziki sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the cooked souvlaki before serving.
- You can also serve the souvlaki with a side of Greek salad and warm pita bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Souvlaki, Grilled Chicken Skewers, Mediterranean Cuisine
