Description
Greek Souvlaki is a mouth-watering culinary delight that captures the essence of Mediterranean flavors. Juicy, marinated chicken thighs are skewered and grilled to perfection, delivering a tender bite in every mouthful. Served with warm pita bread and refreshing tzatziki, this dish transforms ordinary meals into festive occasions—perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Pita bread for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat Your Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Soak wooden skewers in water if using.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers with some space in between each piece.
- Grill: Place skewers on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 165°F).
- Serve: Let skewers rest briefly before serving with warm pita bread and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg