Greek Lemon Chicken Souvlaki
Greek Lemon Chicken Souvlaki
Ingredients
For the marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Preheat grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400°F - 4
Thread marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Grill the chicken skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400°F
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Greek Lemon Chicken Souvlaki
Ingredients
For the marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Preheat grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400°F - 4
Thread marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Grill the chicken skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400°F