Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Chicken Souvlaki, a quick and easy Mediterranean dish that brings the taste of summer grilling to your dining table. This recipe features tender marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or lively gatherings, these savory skewers are versatile enough to be enjoyed in wraps, salads, or alongside rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 ½-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
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken cubes with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat.
- Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers (about 8-9 pieces each).
- Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Serve warm with tzatziki sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg