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chicken souvlaki recipe

🇬🇷 Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

This Chicken Souvlaki recipe brings bold Greek flavors to your plate with marinated, skewered, and grilled chicken bites bursting with lemon, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. Served with warm pita, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki, it’s a simple yet delicious Mediterranean meal everyone will love!

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • 🔥 Perfectly grilled and juicy chicken
  • 🌿 Marinated with authentic Greek flavors
  • ⏱️ Quick to cook — just 10–12 minutes on the grill
  • 🥗 Healthy, protein-packed, and versatile
  • 🫓 Great in wraps, bowls, or platters

📝 Ingredients

For the chicken marinade:

  • 1 ½ lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Optional: 1 tsp red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • Skewers (metal or soaked wooden)

Optional for serving:

  • Pita bread or flatbreads
  • Tzatziki sauce
  • Chopped cucumber, tomato, red onion
  • Crumbled feta cheese
  • Lemon wedges & fresh parsley

🍽️ Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

  • In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Add chicken pieces and toss well to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 8 hours for more flavor).

2. Skewer the Chicken

  • Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.

3. Grill the Souvlaki

  • Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Lightly oil the grates or pan.
  • Grill chicken skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.

4. Serve

  • Serve hot with warm pita, fresh veggies, and tzatziki sauce.
  • Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped parsley.

👩‍🍳 Tips & Variations

  • Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
  • Add bell peppers or red onions to skewers for color and crunch.
  • No grill? Cook on a stovetop grill pan or bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes.
  • For a full Greek plate, serve with rice pilaf, roasted potatoes, or Greek salad.

🥙 Serving Suggestions

Chicken souvlaki is delicious served as:

  • A wrap with pita, tzatziki, and salad
  • A platter with rice or potatoes and grilled veggies
  • A bowl over couscous, quinoa, or salad greens
  • Party skewers with dipping sauce for appetizers

📦 Storage Tips

  • Store cooked chicken in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
  • Freeze raw marinated chicken for up to 2 months — thaw before grilling.
  • Reheat gently in the microwave or pan for best texture.

🍽️ Similar Recipes to Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

1. Chicken Gyros

Marinated Greek-style chicken served in pita with tzatziki, onions, and tomatoes.
Why similar: Almost the same flavor profile + uses yogurt–lemon marinade.

2. Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers

Grilled chicken skewers marinated with lemon, garlic, oregano, and olive oil.
Why similar: Same style (grilled skewers) and Greek ingredients.

3. Shish Tawook

Middle Eastern grilled chicken skewers with yogurt, garlic, and spices.
Why similar: Very close marinade technique and cooking method.

4. Chicken Shawarma

Thinly sliced spiced chicken served in pita wraps with garlic sauce.
Why similar: Grilled/roasted marinated chicken with Mediterranean flavors.

5. Chicken Tikka Skewers

Indian-style skewered chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, then grilled.
Why similar: Same concept of marinated skewers, different flavor profile.

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