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golden charred chicken souvlaki skewers piled on a rustic plate with a bowl of creamy yogurt and lemon wedges, on a warm Mediterranean tabletop, natural light, shallow depth of field, wide horizontal landscape composition

Chicken Souvlaki

Skewers of tender marinated chicken that are grilled to perfection and served with a refreshing yogurt drizzle.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs cut into cubes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt

Method
 

  1. Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano and salt in a bowl, then add the chicken cubes and toss.
  2. Marinate at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
  3. Thread the chicken onto skewers, packing the pieces close together.
  4. Grill over medium-high heat, turning, for about 10 to 12 minutes until charred and cooked through.
  5. Serve with a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt on the side.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water first so they don't burn.