Name: Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 4 pita breads; Tzatziki sauce, for serving (optional); Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

Elisa Lambeth Modified: February 29, 2024

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How To Make Chicken Souvlaki

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 pita breads
Tzatziki sauce, for serving (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add the chicken chunks to the marinade and toss to coat. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
Grill the chicken skewers for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.
Remove the chicken from the skewers and transfer to a serving plate.
Warm the pita breads on the grill for a minute on each side.
Serve the chicken souvlaki on the warm pita breads, topped with tzatziki sauce if desired. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories : 347kcal
Total Fat : 12g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Cholesterol : 136mg
Sodium : 485mg
Total Carbohydrates : 21g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugar : 1g
Protein : 39g

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