Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Marinated chicken skewers with Mediterranean spices
35m
Total
260
Calories
38g
Protein
4
Servings
Nutrition Information
5g
Carbs
1g
Fiber
4g
Net Carbs
10g
Fat
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat)
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper
- 2
Add chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat completely
- 3
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor
- 4
If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes
- 5
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F)
- 6
Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving small spaces between pieces
- 7
Lightly oil grill grates
- 8
Place skewers on grill and cook for 5-7 minutes
- 9
Flip skewers and cook for another 5-7 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature
- 10
Remove from grill and let rest for 3 minutes
- 11
Serve with tzatziki sauce, cucumber salad, or over mixed greens
💡 Tips
- •Cut chicken pieces uniform size for even cooking
- •Don't skip marinating - it tenderizes and flavors the chicken
- •Can also cook under broiler or in grill pan
- •Make tzatziki with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dill
