Chicken Souvlaki

Name: Chicken Souvlaki
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Family
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 700 g chicken breast, cubed; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 lemon, juiced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp dried oregano; to taste salt and pepper

Chicken souvlaki are juicy Greek skewers marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, then grilled until charred and tender. The bright marinade keeps the chicken moist and infuses it with classic Mediterranean flavor. Serve them with pita, tzatziki, and a crisp salad for an easy taste of Greece.

Greek Gluten-Free Keto Low-Carb Dairy-Free High-Protein Grill Lunch Dinner 30-Minute Chicken

⏱ 30 min
📊 easy
🍽 Family

Ingredients

700 g chicken breast, cubed
3 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp dried oregano
to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper into a marinade.
Toss the chicken cubes in the marinade and chill for 1 to 2 hours.
Thread the chicken onto skewers.

Preheat the grill to medium-high, about 220C (425F).
Grill the skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning, until charred and cooked through.
Rest for a few minutes, then serve with pita and tzatziki.

💡 Chef's tip

Do not marinate longer than a few hours; too much lemon acid eventually breaks the chicken down and turns the texture mushy.

The lemon and olive oil marinade does double duty: the acid tenderizes the chicken while the oil carries the garlic and oregano deep into the meat as it sits.