Description
A delicious and simple recipe for grilled Chicken Souvlaki, marinated to perfection and served with warm pita and tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread, for serving
- Tzatziki sauce, for serving
- Vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, onions) for grilling, optional
Instructions
- Create the Marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken cubes and mix to ensure everything is well coated. Let this sit for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high. This step is crucial; a hot grill helps to achieve those perfect char marks and keeps the chicken juicy.
- Prepare the Skewers: Once the chicken is marinated, thread the chicken cubes onto skewers along with any optional vegetables you choose to include, like bell peppers or onions.
- Grill the Skewers: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with Style: Serve your delicious Chicken Souvlaki with warm pita bread and a generous side of tzatziki sauce.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 4 hours. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg