Souvlaki
🔪 PREP TIME 15 mins
🔥 COOK TIME 15 mins
🍽️ SERVINGS 4 Servings
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Nutritional Breakdown
Calories 345 kcal
Protein 32.6 g
Carbs 7.5 g
Fat 20.9 g
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4 Servings
- Chicken Breast500 g
- Olive Oil3 tbsp
- Lemon Juice2 tbsp
- Oregano1 tsp
- Garlic2 cloves
- Salt1 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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