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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
Easy Greek chicken souvlaki you can make at home
Equipment
- Skewers (wood)
- Skewers (metal)
- frying pan
Ingredients
- 900 g 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.
