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Souvlaki

🔪 PREP TIME 15 mins
🔥 COOK TIME 15 mins
🍽️ SERVINGS 4 Servings
Souvlaki
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Nutritional Breakdown

Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
Protein 32.6 g
Carbs 7.5 g
Fat 20.9 g

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4 Servings
  • Chicken Breast
    500 g
  • Olive Oil
    3 tbsp
  • Lemon Juice
    2 tbsp
  • Oregano
    1 tsp
  • Garlic
    2 cloves
  • Salt
    1 tsp

💡 Short Description

Overview and quick notes for Souvlaki

Grilled meat skewers.

👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

Full recipe instructions for preparing Souvlaki

🔥 Prep

  • Cut the 500g chicken breast into bite‑sized cubes (about 2‑3 cm) and place in a bowl.
  • Mince the 2 cloves of garlic, then combine the chicken with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp oregano, the minced garlic, and 1 tsp salt; toss to coat evenly and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.

🔥 Cook

  • 1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium‑high heat.
  • 2. Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces for even cooking.
  • 3. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 4‑5 minutes per side, turning once, until the exterior is charred and the internal temperature reaches 75 °C (165 °F).
  • 4. Remove the souvlaki from the grill and let them rest on a plate for 2 minutes to retain juices.
  • 5. Optional: drizzle a little extra olive oil or lemon juice over the skewers just before serving.

🔥 Serve

  • Arrange the souvlaki on a platter with warm pita bread or flatbreads.
  • Serve alongside tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber for a fresh Greek salad.
  • Add lemon wedges and a sprinkle of dried oregano for extra flavor.

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