Description
This Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe features tender, marinated chicken pieces grilled to perfection with classic Greek seasoning, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Perfect for a flavorful main course, this dish can also be cooked on a grill pan, in the oven, or air fryer. Marinating overnight ensures juicy, tender chicken packed with Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite size pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons Greek Seasoning
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a ziplock bag or tightly covered bowl, combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, Greek seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
- Marinate Chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the marinade. Seal the bag or cover the bowl and shake or stir to coat the chicken evenly. Refrigerate and allow to marinate overnight or for at least 6 hours to develop maximum flavor.
- Preheat Cooking Equipment: Prepare your outdoor grill, grill pan on the stovetop, air fryer at 370°F, or preheat the oven to 400°F depending on your preferred cooking method.
- Remove and Skewer Chicken: Take the chicken out of the marinade and discard the leftover marinade. Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers evenly.
- Cook Chicken: Grill the skewered chicken on an outdoor grill or stovetop grill pan until cooked through, about 15 minutes, turning occasionally. For air fryer, cook at 370°F for 20 minutes flipping halfway. For oven, bake in a dish at 400°F for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest Chicken: Remove cooked chicken from heat and wrap in foil. Let it rest for 5 minutes to retain juices and ensure tender, juicy meat.
- Serve: Serve the chicken souvlaki as desired with traditional sides like pita, tzatziki, or salads.
Notes
- Store souvlaki in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Remove chicken from skewers to store easily and keep separate from sauces or toppings.
- Freeze marinated chicken in a freezer-friendly ziplock bag with marinade for meal prep. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.
- Oven baking or air frying are convenient alternatives to grilling; bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or air fry at 370°F for 20 minutes flipping halfway for juicy results.
- Resting the chicken after cooking helps keep it juicy and tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
