Lemon Garlic Chicken Souvlaki
Marinated chicken skewers grilled until charred and juicy, then finished with fresh lemon. Greek-inspired, ready in under 30 minutes — perfect for a weeknight dinner that tastes like you tried.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 36g
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 whole (zested + juiced) lemon
- 4 whole (minced) garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken breasts into 1.5-inch cubes and place in a bowl.
- 2
Add oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss until coated.
- 3
Thread chicken onto metal skewers, dividing evenly between 4 skewers.
- 4
Heat a grill or grill pan to high until you hear a steady sizzle when water flicks on it.
- 5
Grill skewers 3–4 minutes per side without moving, until edges char and meat reaches 165°F.
- 6
Transfer to a plate and squeeze remaining lemon half over the top. Rest 2 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- medium bowl
- 4 metal skewers (10-inch)
- grill or grill pan
- instant-read thermometer
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