Greek Chicken Souvlaki
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A classic Greek chicken souvlaki recipe featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts marinated in a vibrant lemon, herb, and garlic mixture, then grilled to perfection. Served with a cool, creamy homemade tzatziki sauce on the side.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Cut chicken into cubes and marinate with onion, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and herbs in the refrigerator overnight. → Grate the cucumber, salt it to draw out moisture, squeeze out the excess water, and mix with Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and dill to make the tzatziki. → Thread the marinated chicken tightly onto skewers. → Grill the skewers over high heat (450°F - 550°F) for 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through. → Rest the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes, then serve with tzatziki, fresh oregano, and lemon slices.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Cut chicken into cubes and marinate with onion, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and herbs in the refrigerator overnight. → Grate the cucumber, salt it to draw out moisture, squeeze out the excess water, and mix with Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and dill to make the tzatziki. → Thread the marinated chicken tightly onto skewers. → Grill the skewers over high heat (450°F - 550°F) for 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through. → Rest the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes, then serve with tzatziki, fresh oregano, and lemon slices.
Introduction
A classic Greek chicken souvlaki recipe featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts marinated in a vibrant lemon, herb, and garlic mixture, then grilled to perfection. Served with a cool, creamy homemade tzatziki sauce on the side.
Step 1
Cut the boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1/2-inch to 1-inch thick cubed pieces.
Step 2
Place the cubed chicken in a large bowl. Thoroughly wash your cutting board and knife with hot water and soap to prevent cross-contamination.
Step 3
Slice half of a red onion and thinly julienne it. Mash 3 garlic cloves using the side of a knife.
Step 4
Add the julienned red onion, mashed garlic, fresh lemon juice of one lemon, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, dried rosemary, sea salt, and fresh cracked black pepper to the bowl with the chicken.
Step 5
Using clean or gloved hands, thoroughly mix the chicken and marinade together until every piece is well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator overnight or up to 24 hours.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Traditional Greek souvlaki historically uses pork or lamb, but chicken is a popular modern alternative.
Make sure to wash hands, utensils, and cutting boards thoroughly after handling raw chicken to avoid cross-contamination.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from catching fire on the hot grill.
Squeezing out the liquid from the salted grated cucumber is a crucial step to prevent the tzatziki sauce from becoming watery.
Packing the chicken tightly on the skewers helps seal in the juices and keeps the meat tender and moist during grilling.
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