on May 21, 2022, Updated Mar 25, 2024
Why You’ll Love Chicken Souvlaki Skewers
Souvlaki is perfect for meal prep because the meat can be marinated and kept in the refrigerator up to few days in advance of cooking. This recipe uses chicken breast or thighs and thanks to that marinade, the chicken is succulent, juicy and not dry at all. The flavors are on point too: tangy 🍋 lemon and herby oregano are classic flavors that will pair wonderfully with a juicy 🍅 tomato salad, fresh pita bread and tangy tzatziki. It’s summertime barbecue perfection!
How to Prepare Chicken Souvlaki Skewers
🔪 First, using a sharp knife, cube the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
🍋 Add the chicken to a bowl along with the olive oil, oregano, garlic, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and marinate for at least 1 hour at room temperature or in the fridge.
🍗 Now, take each chicken cube and add it onto the skewer, stacking them all the way until the end.
🔥 Meanwhile, preheat the barbeque to medium heat.
⏲️ Then, cook the skewers for 7 to 8 minutes on each side, rotating them 1 to 2 times so that they cook evenly. After 15 minutes the chicken should be perfectly golden and charred.
🫓 Finally, let the skewers rest for at least 5 minutes and then enjoy with salad, potatoes, tzatziki, or on a pita.
Variations and Substitutions for Chicken Souvlaki Skewers
Best Served With
My homemade Tzatziki is a MUST with these Chicken Souvlaki Skewers. Serve this with my beautiful 🍅 Greek Salad Feta Board. For a crowd, serve these skewers platter-style with a bright and fresh Greek Feta Salad, warm pitas, tzatziki, olives and 🍋 lemon wedges.
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