Authentic Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Anamaria Negoita

Juicy, flavorful Greek chicken souvlaki made with a simple lemon-herb marinade. Perfect for grilling and serving with pita, tzatziki, or a fresh salad — a delicious taste of Greece in every bite!

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Marinate Time: 1

Total Time 1 20

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean

Servings Servings

Calories 190 kcal

Ingredients

400 g chicken breast
3 tbsp olive oil
½ lemon juiced
3 cloves garlic pressed
1 tbsp dried oregano
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Chili flakes optional

Instructions

Cut the Chicken: Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, pressed garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and a pinch of chili flakes (optional).
Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Thread the Skewers: Once marinated, thread about 8–9 chicken pieces onto each skewer. This amount makes approximately 3 skewers.
Cook the Souvlaki: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the skewers for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and fully cooked.
Serve: Serve warm with pita bread, tzatziki, and a fresh salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 200mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1g

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