Description
This Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe features tender, juicy chicken marinated in a flavorful blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Greek seasoning. Perfect for grilling or cooking on a stovetop grill pan, it makes a delicious and easy Mediterranean main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade and Chicken
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite size pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons Greek Seasoning
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: Combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, Greek seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper in a ziplock bag or tightly covered bowl and mix well.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the marinade and shake well to ensure all pieces are coated. Refrigerate and marinate overnight or for at least 6 hours to develop flavor.
- Preheat the grill: Remove the chicken from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before cooking. Preheat an outdoor grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Prepare skewers: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, discarding any leftover marinade for food safety.
- Cook the chicken: Grill the skewers for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F measured with a meat thermometer.
- Rest the chicken: Wrap the cooked chicken skewers in foil and let them rest for 5 minutes to ensure maximum juiciness and tenderness.
- Serve: Serve the chicken souvlaki on skewers or remove from skewers to serve with pita, tzatziki, or your favorite sides.
- Alternative cooking methods: To cook in the air fryer, preheat to 370°F and cook for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. To cook in the oven, bake in a baking dish at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until fully cooked.
Notes
- Storage: Store chicken souvlaki in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 5 days. Remove chicken from skewers before storing for easier handling.
- Freezing: Marinate chicken and freeze in a freezer-friendly ziplock bag. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
- Cooking temperature: Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety and juiciness.
- Resting: Resting the chicken after cooking helps keep it tender and juicy.
- Serving suggestions: Serve with pita bread, tzatziki, fresh vegetables, or a Greek salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
