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).

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Questions

How long does Chicken Souvlaki Skewers take?

As written, 32 minutes: 20 of prep and 12 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 2, overnight, or about 8 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What temperature do I cook Chicken Souvlaki Skewers at?

For Chicken Souvlaki Skewers, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 3. The target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why soak the skewers for Chicken Souvlaki Skewers?

Step 3 reads: "If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes first." Dry wood burns. The soak in step 3 keeps the skewers from catching over the heat; metal skewers need none.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Chicken Souvlaki Skewers?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Chicken Souvlaki Skewers uses 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1.5-inch cubes.

How long does Chicken Souvlaki Skewers keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Chicken Souvlaki Skewers within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

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