Chicken Souvlaki: Authentic Greek Recipe in 30 Minutes

Chicken Souvlaki: Authentic Greek Recipe in 30 Minutes

Traditional Greek chicken souvlaki recipe with a yogurt marinade, grilled to perfection and served with tzatziki, pita, and vegetables.

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time27 mins
Servings: 4 servings Course: Main Course Cuisine: Greek Calories: 385 kcal

Ingredients

Meat

Marinade

To serve

Instructions

Marinate and grill

1
Make the marinade by whisking together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2
Add the cubed chicken to the marinade and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
3
Preheat a grill or cast-iron skillet to high heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
4
Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.

Equipment

Nutrition

Servingper serving
Calories385

Notes

Traditional Greek souvlaki is made with boneless chicken thighs, marinated in a yogurt mixture, and grilled over high heat.

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