Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Chicken Souvlaki
CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields2 Servings
Prep Time2 hrsCook Time20 minsTotal Time2 hrs 20 mins

Ingredients for Chicken Souvlaki

 2 Chicken Breasts (Στήθος κοτόπουλου - Stíthos kotópoulou), Cut into cubes
 3 tbsp Olive Oil (Ελαιόλαδο - Elaiólado)
 4-5 Garlic Cloves, Crushed (Σκόρδο - Skórdo)
 ½ Lemon (λεμόνι - lemoni), Juiced
 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder, Freshly Ground
 1 tbsp Dried Oregano (Ρίγανη - rígani)
 Salt (Αλάτι - Aláti), To taste

Instructions for Chicken Souvlaki

Marinating the Chicken
1

In a mixing bowl, combine diced chicken with dried oregano and olive oil. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator to enhance flavours.

Preparing the Souvlaki
2

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, arranging them lengthwise.

Baking the Souvlaki
3

Place the chicken skewers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminium foil for easy cleanup. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly browned.

Serve
4

Serve hot with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, fresh vegetables, and a squeeze of lemon for an authentic Greek experience.

Chicken Souvlaki

Ingredients

 2 Chicken Breasts (Στήθος κοτόπουλου - Stíthos kotópoulou), Cut into cubes
 3 tbsp Olive Oil (Ελαιόλαδο - Elaiólado)
 4-5 Garlic Cloves, Crushed (Σκόρδο - Skórdo)
 ½ Lemon (λεμόνι - lemoni), Juiced
 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder, Freshly Ground
 1 tbsp Dried Oregano (Ρίγανη - rígani)
 Salt (Αλάτι - Aláti), To taste

Directions

Marinating the Chicken
1

In a mixing bowl, combine diced chicken with dried oregano and olive oil. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator to enhance flavours.

Preparing the Souvlaki
2

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, arranging them lengthwise.

Baking the Souvlaki
3

Place the chicken skewers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminium foil for easy cleanup. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly browned.

Serve
4

Serve hot with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, fresh vegetables, and a squeeze of lemon for an authentic Greek experience.

Greek Chicken Souvlaki
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