Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Greek-style skewers of lemon, garlic, and oregano-marinated chicken, grilled until juicy and lightly charred.
Instructions
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Step 1
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper together in a mixing bowl.
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Step 2
Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces, add it to the marinade, and toss until coated.
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Step 3
Cover and refrigerate the chicken for 30 minutes.
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Step 4
Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers, leaving a little space between the pieces. Discard the leftover marinade.
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Step 5
Heat the grill pan over medium heat until hot.
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Step 6
Grill the skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning every few minutes, until browned and the thickest chicken pieces reach 74°C.
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Step 7
Transfer the skewers to a clean plate, rest for 3 minutes, and serve hot.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep raw chicken refrigerated, sanitize contacted surfaces and utensils, discard used marinade, and cook every skewer to an internal temperature of 74°C.
Risk factors
- raw poultry can cause cross-contamination
- chicken may cook unevenly on skewers
- used marinade contains raw chicken juices