Chicken Souvlaki Skewers

Name: Chicken Souvlaki Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1.5-inch cubes; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1 large red onion, 1.5-inch chunks; 2 green bell pepper, 1.5-inch chunks; 4 rounds pita bread; 1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Juicy marinated chicken cubes threaded onto skewers and grilled until lightly charred, served with warm pita and a cooling tzatziki drizzle. Plan ahead: marinate at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.

32 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1.5-inch cubes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 large red onion, 1.5-inch chunks
2 green bell pepper, 1.5-inch chunks
4 rounds pita bread
1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper to make the marinade.
2

Add 2 lbs 1.5-inch cubes boneless skinless chicken thighs to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
3

When ready to cook, preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 425°F). If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes first.
4

Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, alternating with 1 large 1.5-inch chunks red onion and 2 1.5-inch chunks green bell pepper.
5

Grill skewers for 5-6 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and has light char marks.
6

During the last minute of grilling, warm 4 rounds pita bread directly on the grill for 30 seconds per side.
7

Remove skewers from grill and let rest 2 minutes. Serve on warm pita drizzled with 1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade).

Questions

Can I make Chicken Souvlaki Skewers gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 rounds pita bread. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Chicken Souvlaki Skewers keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Chicken Souvlaki Skewers?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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