Chicken Souvlaki
Chicken Souvlaki is a traditional Greek dish made with marinated and grilled chicken skewers. The chicken is typically marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and various herbs and spices for a delicious flavor. It's often served with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden skewers soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked skewers.
- Grill the chicken skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and nicely charred on the outside.
- Serve the Chicken Souvlaki hot with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 2g (1%)Protein: 36g (72%)Fat: 18g (28%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mg (36%)Sodium: 198mg (9%)Potassium: 663mg (19%)Fiber: 0.4g (2%)Sugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 70IU (1%)Vitamin C: 9mg (11%)Calcium: 26mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
