Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Greek-style skewers of lemon, garlic, and oregano-marinated chicken, grilled until juicy and lightly charred.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper together in a mixing bowl.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 3.0 gr Dried Oregano, 45.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 6.0 gr Fine Salt, 12.0 gr Garlic, 45.0 ml Lemon Juice

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  2. Step 2

    Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces, add it to the marinade, and toss until coated.

    Ingredients used: 700.0 gr Chicken Breast

    Cookware: cutting board, knife, mixing bowl

  3. Step 3

    Cover and refrigerate the chicken for 30 minutes.

    Timer: 30 min (fixed)

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  4. Step 4

    Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers, leaving a little space between the pieces. Discard the leftover marinade.

    Cookware: mixing bowl, skewers

  5. Step 5

    Heat the grill pan over medium heat until hot.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill pan

  6. Step 6

    Grill the skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning every few minutes, until browned and the thickest chicken pieces reach 74°C.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill pan, instant-read thermometer, tongs

  7. Step 7

    Transfer the skewers to a clean plate, rest for 3 minutes, and serve hot.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Cookware: plate, tongs

Nutrition (Estimated)