Chicken Souvlaki Skewers

Chicken Souvlaki Skewers

Greek-style skewers of chicken marinated with lemon, olive oil, garlic, and oregano, then grilled until juicy and lightly charred.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mince the garlic. Whisk it in the mixing bowl with the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Black Pepper, 3.0 gr Dried Oregano, 12.0 gr Garlic, 60.0 ml Lemon Juice, 45.0 ml Olive Oil, 9.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, mixing bowl

  2. Step 2

    Cut the chicken into 3 cm pieces, add it to the marinade, and toss until evenly coated.

    Ingredients used: 700.0 gr Chicken Breast

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, mixing bowl

  3. Step 3

    Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken for 30 minutes.

    Timer: 30 min (fixed)

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  4. Step 4

    Preheat the grill over medium heat for 10 minutes.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill

  5. Step 5

    Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers.

    Cookware: skewers

  6. Step 6

    Grill the skewers for 10 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until browned and the thickest chicken pieces reach 74°C.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill, instant-read thermometer, tongs

  7. Step 7

    Transfer the skewers to a clean serving plate and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: serving plate, tongs

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Keep the chicken refrigerated during marination, prevent cross-contamination, use clean serving equipment, and verify doneness with an instant-read thermometer.

Risk factors

  • Raw poultry can spread harmful bacteria through hands, utensils, and surfaces.
  • Unevenly sized or tightly packed chicken pieces may cook inconsistently.
  • Cooked chicken must reach an internal temperature of 74°C.

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