Lemon Chicken Souvlaki
Marinated grilled chicken skewers with lemon, garlic, and oregano—ready in 25 minutes. Charred edges, juicy center, pure Greek flavor without the fuss.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 whole (zested + juiced) lemon
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 1.5 tsp dried oregano
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken into 1.5-inch cubes. Mince garlic and whisk together with lemon juice, zest, oregano, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Toss chicken with marinade, coating thoroughly. Let sit at room temperature while you heat the grill or grill pan.
- 3
Thread chicken onto metal or wooden skewers (soak wood 15 minutes first), leaving small gaps between pieces.
- 4
Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Once you see smoke rising, place skewers across the grates.
- 5
Grill 10–12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until chicken edges are charred and centers reach 165°F when probed.
- 6
Transfer skewers to a plate and rest 2 minutes. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- small bowl
- whisk
- metal or wooden skewers
- grill or grill pan
- instant-read thermometer
- tongs
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