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

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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.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Skewers?

For Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Skewers, the frying oil is held at 450 F (about 230 C) in step 4. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy. The target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What should Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Skewers look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and has grill marks. A reading of 165 F on a thermometer settles it.

Why soak the skewers for Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Skewers?

Step 3 reads: "If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning." 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 Grilled 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 Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Skewers uses 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1.5-inch cubes.

Can I make Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Skewers less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Skewers comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes.

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