Greek Chicken Souvlaki

It only seemed fitting to have my first official chicken recipe on my blog to be a Greek-inspired dish. These Greek chicken souvlaki are a go-to for an easy dinner. They’re so simple to put together, they are delicious on the BBQ, and the leftovers go great in a wrap or salad for lunch the day after.

Why you’ll love Greek chicken souvlaki:

• Flavorful: The flavors in this marinade are seriously so good and delicious
• Versatile: Grill these up and eat them on their own, serve them in a pita, or on a Greek salad
• Kid-Friendly: The whole family will eat these up at your next BBQ

Ingredients:

Chicken: If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that I was vegan for a very long time, however, over the years I have come out of my vegan shell and incorporated more protein into my diet. Not only is it an easy and versatile source of protein, but it also has a lot of great vitamins and minerals, is great for building muscle, promoting heart health, and so much more.

Greek Yogurt: Using Greek yogurt in marinades is a great way to make your recipe have another boost of protein, and also be creamy and delicious. I often use Greek yogurt as a substitute for mayo and sour cream in recipes too.

How to make Greek chicken souvlaki:

1. Make the marinade by whisking together salt, pepper, minced garlic, dried oregano, lemon juice, mustard, greek yogurt and olive oil. Add the chicken cubes and let sit in the bowl at room temp for 30 minutes. Alternatively, cover and marinate in the fridge for 60 minutes.
2. When the chicken is marinated, thread the chicken onto the skewers and heat the grill to medium-high heat, about 400F.
3. Oil the grill well and when heated, place the skewers on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, for about 10-15 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature reached 165F) and well browned.
4. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. See notes for serving suggestions.

Expert Tips & FAQ:

What is souvlaki marinade made of? The key to this simple marinade is garlic, oregano, and mustard. The combination with olive oil and lemon makes it so good.

What is chicken souvlaki made of? Chicken breasts are marinated with a simple marinade with garlic and lemon.

What is a Greek souvlaki? Marinated meat on a skewer that you can find on its own or also on wraps with things like hummus, tomatoes, olives, feta, etc.

What goes with souvlaki? Serve it with tzatziki, pita, and a fresh Greek salad.

Other Greek recipes you’ll love:

• Greek Moussaka
• Spicy Feta Dip
• Greek Meatballs

Greek Chicken Souvlaki

5 from 4 votes

This delicious Greek chicken souvlaki recipe is easy-to-make and makes a great summer meal.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Marinating Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course barbeque

Cuisine Greek

Servings 4 -6 skewers

Calories 223 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1-1/2 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes (about 2 large)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• juice of half a lemon
• 2 tbsp mustard
• 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• garnish with lemon slices and fresh oregano

Instructions

 

• Make the marinade by whisking together salt, pepper, minced garlic, dried oregano, lemon juice, mustard, greek yogurt and olive oil. Add the chicken cubes and let sit in the bowl at room temp for 30 minutes. Alternatively, cover and marinate in the fridge for 60 minutes.
• When the chicken is marinated, thread the chicken onto the skewers and heat the grill to medium-high heat, about 400F.
• Oil the grill well and when heated, place the skewers on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, for about 10-15 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature reached 165F) and well browned.
• Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. See notes for serving suggestions.

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Notes

• You can enjoy this souvlaki with pita bread, our Easy Authentic Tzatziki Recipe, sliced tomato, cucumbers and olives.
• Serve with some of our favourite Greek sides: Simple Homemade Greek Salad, Greek Lentil Salad or Greek Potato Salad

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewer | Calories: 223kcal | Protein: 27.6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.4g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 681.2mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1.8g

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5 from 4 votes