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Greek chicken souvlaki skewers on a platter in a wide horizontal shot, golden charred chicken, warm pita, lemon wedges, and a bowl of tzatziki, fresh herbs, sunny natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Greek Style Chicken Souvlaki

Tender souvlaki is chicken marinated in lemon-oregano and then grilled. It is delicious served with pita and tzatziki sauce.
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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 breast cubed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together.
  2. Marinate the chicken cubes at least 20 minutes.
  3. Thread chicken snugly onto skewers.
  4. Grill over medium-high heat 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  5. Serve with warm pita, tzatziki, and lemon wedges.

Notes

An hour in the marinade is even better if you have the time.