Chicken Souvlaki

A classic Greek chicken souvlaki made with marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and served with lemon, herbs, and optional tzatziki. Juicy, flavorful, and authentically Mediterranean.

This recipe is Greek style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

• Core ingredients include lemon wedges, dried oregano, olive oil, salt.
• Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 6 unit lemon wedges (for serving)
• 2.03 tsp dried oregano
• 3.99 tbsp olive oil
• 1.01 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 0.41 tsp ground cumin
• 0.41 tsp black pepper
• 2.98 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 6 unit wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak before use)
• 4 unit garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 kg chicken breast (cut into cubes)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
2. Add chicken pieces to the marinade, mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
3. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
4. Preheat grill, grill pan, or barbecue to medium-high heat.
5. Cook skewers for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
6. Serve hot with lemon wedges and optional tzatziki, pita, or salad.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 285
• Protein: 34 g
• Fat: 14 g
• Carbohydrates: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 540 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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