Chicken Souvlaki

Easy Greek chicken souvlaki you can make at home

This easy chicken souvlaki recipe brings the taste of Greece straight to your grill. Juicy marinated chicken, bursting with lemon, garlic, and oregano, is skewered and cooked to perfection for a simple yet flavorful meal. Serve it with tzatziki, warm pita, or keep it low-carb with grilled halloumi or a dollop of full-fat yogurt. Perfect for summer barbecues, meal prep, or quick weeknight dinners.

Chicken Souvlaki

Author Catriona Bradfield

Easy Greek chicken souvlaki you can make at home

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Marinating Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Course Chicken

Cuisine Greek

Servings 4

Calories 376 kcal

Equipment

• Skewers (wood)
• Skewers (metal)
• frying pan

Ingredients

 

½⅔¾1x1¼1.52x

• 900 g (2 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into 1-inch cubes (2.5cm)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon juiced
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• some black pepper optional

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and spices.
• Add the chicken cubes and mix until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
• If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Thread chicken cubes onto skewers.
• Preheat pan to medium-high heat, or use a grill. Cook skewers for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
• Serve the skewers hot with tzatziki or side dishes of your choice.

Notes

For a fully carnivore option, enjoy the chicken on its own or pair with grilled halloumi or feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Souvlaki

Amount per Serving

Calories

376

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

20

g

31

%

Saturated Fat

 

4

g

25

%

Cholesterol

 

214

mg

71

%

Sodium

 

783

mg

34

%

Potassium

 

663

mg

19

%

Carbohydrates

 

4

g

1

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

1

g

1

%

Protein

 

44

g

88

%

Calcium

 

2

mg

0

%

Iron

 

2

mg

11

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword carnivore, Gluten Free, Keto, low carb, Paleo

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