Chicken Souvlaki Skewers

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Souvlaki is a popular Greek dish consisting of bite-size pieces of chicken, beef, or lamb which are skewered and grilled. This recipe paired with my homemade tzatziki and Greek pita is what Mediterranean summer dreams are made of.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: chicken recipe, chicken skewers, chicken souvlaki, greek chicken, greek dishes, skewer, souvlaki recipe

Servings: large skewers

Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

5 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1.5 inch cubes
⅓ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 clove garlic minced
2 lemons juiced
½ teaspoon salt more or less to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper more or less to taste
Greek pitas & tzatziki for serving

Instructions

Add the chicken to a bowl along with the olive oil, oregano, garlic, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Let the chicken marinate for at least 1 hour at room temperature or in the fridge.
If you leave the meat in the fridge to marinate, be sure to take it out and let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Take each chicken cube and add it onto the skewer, stacking them all the way until the end.
Preheat the barbeque for medium heat. Cook the skewers for 7 to 8 minutes on each side, rotating them 1 to 2 times so that they cook evenly. I leave the metal skewer handles hanging on the outside of the barbecue so they don’t get too hot and I am able to turn them.
After 15 minutes the chicken should be nice and golden and charred. You may use an instant-read meat thermometer to check for doneness: the chicken should be 165F. The cook time will depend on how thickly you cut the chicken cubes.
Let the skewers rest for at least 5 minutes and enjoy with salad, potatoes, tzatziki, on pita, or any way you like.

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