Authentic Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
This Authentic Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe is a flavorful and aromatic dish that brings the essence of Greece to your table. Tender marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection alongside colorful bell peppers and onions, served with a side of creamy tzatziki sauce.
- Author: Bennett
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten Free
Marinade:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Skewers:
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Add chicken chunks to the marinade, toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, alternating with pieces of red onion and bell pepper.
- Grill Skewers: Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Serve: Serve hot with tzatziki sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some crumbled feta cheese over the skewers before serving.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through but still juicy.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables on the skewers based on your preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Souvlaki, Grilled Chicken Skewers, Tzatziki Sauce, Greek Recipes