Description
Flavorful Chicken Souvlaki is a delightful Greek dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine right to your table. Juicy chicken skewers marinated in zesty lemon, fragrant garlic, and aromatic oregano are grilled to perfection, resulting in a burst of flavor with every bite. Served with a creamy cucumber yogurt sauce, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, guaranteed to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber (drained)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add cubed chicken to the marinade and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F) or oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers (soak wooden skewers in water if using).
- Grill or bake for about 15-20 minutes until cooked through and slightly charred, turning halfway.
- For the sauce, mix Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Serve hot with sauce drizzled over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg