Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Greek · Main course · 32 min total
Tender marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, a classic Greek street food that's easy to make at home.
20
min prep
min prep
12
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
450
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (for serving)
- 1/2 cucumber, diced (for serving)
- 1 tomato, diced (for serving)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced (for serving)
- 4 pita breads (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Add chicken pieces, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 4 hours).
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Thread chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces.
- Grill skewers, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and has nice char marks, about 10-12 minutes (internal temperature 165°F).
- Warm pita breads on the grill for about 30 seconds per side.
- Serve chicken skewers on warm pita with yogurt, cucumber, tomato, and red onion.
Tips
- For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika to the marinade.
- Serve with lemon wedges and tzatziki sauce if desired.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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