Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Skewers

Name: Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Skewers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
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 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

Juicy marinated chicken skewers seasoned with lemon, oregano, and garlic, grilled until lightly charred and served with warm pita and cool tzatziki.

40 minEasyServes 4360 cal/serving

GreekDinnerGrillMediterraneanHigh ProteinNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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 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

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 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.
2

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.
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.
4

Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F) and oil the grates.
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.
6

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

Serve the skewers with warm pita bread and 1 cup store-bought or homemade tzatziki for dipping.

Questions

Can I make Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Skewers gluten-free?

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

How long does Grilled 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 Grilled 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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