Description
Greek chicken souvlaki brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across your plate with juicy marinated meat and zesty herbs. Quick weeknight dinners welcome this simple yet irresistible Greek classic that delivers bold, fresh ingredients straight from traditional kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
Marinade Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
Additional Item:
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by blending zesty olive oil, fresh lemon juice, aromatic garlic, robust oregano, delicate thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Immerse chicken pieces thoroughly in the marinade, ensuring each morsel is generously coated. Seal and refrigerate for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Heat outdoor grill to 400-450°F, creating an ideal medium-high temperature zone for perfect cooking.
- Artfully skewer marinated chicken, interspersing colorful red onion chunks and crisp bell pepper segments to create visually appealing and flavorful kebabs.
- Position skewers on preheated grill, rotating every 3-4 minutes to ensure uniform charring and consistent cooking. Cook approximately 8-10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and vegetables develop slight caramelization.
- Transfer sizzling souvlaki immediately to serving platter, accompanied by warm, pillowy pita bread and cool, creamy tzatziki sauce for a complete Mediterranean dining experience.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for a minimum of 1 hour to ensure deep, robust flavor penetration throughout the meat.
- Use wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling, ensuring even cooking and preventing charred edges.
- Substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that maintains the authentic Greek marinade profile and grilling technique.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breast meat for juicier, more tender souvlaki that won’t dry out during high-heat grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg