Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Skewers
Juicy marinated chicken skewers seasoned with lemon, oregano, and garlic, grilled until lightly charred and served with warm pita and cool tzatziki.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1.5-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 pita bread
- 1 cup store-bought or homemade tzatziki
- 1 red onion, cut in 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
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1
In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 4 cloves minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
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Add 2 lbs cut in 1.5-inch cubes boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
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3
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers, alternating with 1 cut in 1-inch pieces red onion pieces and 1 cup cherry tomatoes.
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4
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F) and oil the grates.
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5
Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and has grill marks.
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During the last minute of cooking, warm 4 pita bread on the grill for 30 seconds per side.
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Serve the skewers with warm pita bread and 1 cup store-bought or homemade tzatziki for dipping.