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chicken souvlaki skewers on top of pita bread filled with hummus and vegetables

Chicken Souvlaki

Julia Frey of Vikalinka
This chicken souvlaki recipe is easy, straightforward and delicious. The beautiful flavour comes from a simple yogurt marinade, enhanced by the smoke of a grill.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 3 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4
Calories 279 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs skinless boneless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 250ml/1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut the chicken breasts into 2 inch cubes. (Don't cut them too small or they will dry out in the intense heat of the grill.) Soak wooden skewers in water if using. In a large and shallow bowl combine the plain yogurt, zest and juice of one lemon, minced garlic, salt, pepper and dried oregano. Add the chicken to the marinade, cover with plastic wrap and marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Skewer the chicken onto wooden or metal skewers. You should get 4 large or 8 smaller skewers. Preheat the grill and either brush with oil or coat with non-stick spray. Grill the chicken for approximately 7 minutes on one side, then turn over and 5-7 on the other side.

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Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 49gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 852mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
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