Chicken Souvlaki

Name: Chicken Souvlaki
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 1/2 lemon, sliced

Greek marinated chicken skewers with lemon, garlic, and oregano, grilled until charred and juicy. A Mediterranean classic that's perfect for summer entertaining.

35 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

MediterraneanDinnerGrillPaleoWhole30Gluten-Free

Ingredients

3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 lemon, sliced

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
2

Add 3 lbs cut into 1.5-inch cubes boneless, skinless chicken breasts and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
3

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using.
4

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
5

Thread chicken onto skewers, leaving a small space between pieces.
6

Grill skewers for 6-8 minutes per side, rotating halfway through, until chicken reaches 165 degrees F internally.
7

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with 1/2 sliced lemon for squeezing.

Questions

Can I make Chicken Souvlaki ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. 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?

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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