Description
Juicy, marinated pieces of chicken grilled to perfection, infused with garlic, lemon, and oregano, capturing the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Combine minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika in a large bowl.
- Stir the marinade well to ensure all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread the cubes onto the soaked skewers.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Remove the chicken skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the souvlaki with lemon wedges on a platter.
Notes
For best flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. Use fresh ingredients for brighter flavor. Allow skewers to rest after grilling for juicier results.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg