Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

Name: Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings (about 8 skewers)
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes; For serving: warm pita bread, tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, cucumber

Greek · Main course · 32 min total

Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe videos

Tender, marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, served with warm pita, tzatziki, and fresh veggies. A classic Greek street food that's easy to make at home.

20
min prep

12
min cook

4
servings

380
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
For serving: warm pita bread, tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, cucumber

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add chicken cubes and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to 4 hours).
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers, dividing evenly.
Grill skewers, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and has nice char marks, about 10-12 minutes (internal temperature 165°F).
Remove from grill and let rest 2 minutes. Serve with warm pita, tzatziki, and fresh vegetables.

Tips

For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the marinade.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the souvlaki.

More about Greek Chicken Souvlaki →

AI estimate may be inaccurate · Terms