Chicken Souvlaki Skewers

Name: Chicken Souvlaki Skewers
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 700 g chicken breast or thigh; 4 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 lemon; 1.5 tsp dried oregano; to taste salt and pepper; 1 red onion; 1 bell pepper; to serve pita, tzatziki, lemon wedges

Lemon-oregano marinated chicken grilled on skewers, Greek-style.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 35 min
Active: 20 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: greek

Servings4

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Ingredients

Steps

Mix the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and zest, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken cubes in this marinade and let sit at least 20 minutes.
Thread the chicken onto skewers, alternating with pieces of onion and bell pepper.
Grill over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is charred outside and cooked through.
Let rest a few minutes, then serve with warm pita, tzatziki, and lemon wedges.

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes first so they don't burn.

Food safety Cook chicken to at least 74°C (165°F) internal temperature.