Mediterranean Chicken Souvlaki
A simple yet flavorful Mediterranean Chicken Souvlaki recipe that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden skewers or metal skewers
Instructions
- Combine Marinade Ingredients: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken Cubes: Add the chicken cubes to the bowl and mix well. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Thread Chicken onto Skewers: Carefully thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, soaking wooden ones in water beforehand.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill the skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Rest and Serve: Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving with pita bread and tzatziki sauce.
Notes
For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Adjust the grill temperature to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg