Proven way to grow Healthy Chicken Souvlaki
This recipe provides a healthy and delicious way to prepare classic chicken souvlaki. Marinated chicken skewers are grilled to perfection, offering a flavorful and lean meal option.
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- Grill
- Wooden or metal skewers
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
For Serving
- Pita bread
- Tzatziki sauce
- Chopped tomatoes and cucumbers
Equipment
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the cubed chicken breasts to the marinade and toss to ensure all pieces are well coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and tenderize the chicken.
Cooking
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- Place the chicken skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
Serving
- Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the chicken souvlaki hot with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and a fresh salad of chopped tomatoes and cucumbers.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.