Description
Indulge in the vibrant taste of Greece with this Authentic Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe. Perfect for summer barbecues, family gatherings, or a cozy dinner at home, this dish features marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection alongside fresh vegetables. Each bite is a delightful burst of flavor, enhanced by a zesty marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also adaptable—serve it with warm pita bread, over rice, or tossed in salads for various delicious meals. Enjoy a healthy option that’s packed with lean protein and fresh ingredients that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 red onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken chunks to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread marinated chicken and vegetable chunks onto soaked wooden skewers.
- Grill skewers for 8–10 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and veggies are tender.
- Serve immediately with warm pita bread and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg