Easy Chicken Souvlaki

This tender and juicy Chicken Souvlaki is so delicious and easy to make at home with only 7 ingredients. The chicken breast is soaked up with a simple lemony marinade and it has that smokey touch of the grill. 

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After my Diary Free Tzatziki, I couldn’t wait for you guys to make the perfect meal that pairs so well with: Chicken Souvlaki! You will feel like sitting in Greece when eating this amazing meal!

This chicken souvlaki is charred on the outside but tender, juicy and full of flavor on the inside! It has the combination of a lemony and smokey taste.

You only need to have a few ingredients like chicken breast, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper to taste. Which makes this recipe super cheap: total cost are $1,91 based on 1 person.

What is souvlaki?

Souvlaki is made with grilled chicken, pork, beef or lamb that is marinated with lemon, herbs and garlic. The Greek translation of souvlaki is “skewer”, which is why it is often served on a skewer. But you will also find it in warm pita or salads. 

Ingredients for Chicken Souvlaki

It is amazing how something so delicious is only made with just a few ingredients.

• Boneless chicken breast – You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
• Olive oil – I prefer to use extra virgin olive oil that is full of flavor and great to grill with.
• Lemon – a squeeze of lemon will give that Mediterranean flavor and will make your chicken juicy and tender!
• Dried oregano – It wouldn’t be a Greek recipe without oregano!
• Garlic – I recommend using fresh minced garlic cloves over ground garlic. 
• Salt & Pepper – I use 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of pepper, but feel free to add in by your taste!

How to make Chicken Souvlaki

You only need to have a few minutes to prepare this recipe, which makes it perfect for busy days. Just add the chicken together with the marinade, then let the chicken soak in all the flavors and bake it on the bbq or on the grill.

Read on to learn how to prepare this easy chicken souvlaki at home, or jump straight to the recipe if you can’t wait!

How long do you need to marinate Chicken Souvlaki?

It depends on the time you will have. When you don’t have the time, simply marinating the chicken for 30 minutes before cooking are enough to soak up all the flavors.

If you have some more time, you can marinate the chicken for 2 to 6 hours. Make sure to cover the bowl with chicken and let it set it in the fridge. 

Best skewers to use

While booth wood and metal skewers works fine, I prefer the metal once. The metal skewers can be re-used and they don’t need to be soaked in water before using them. 

What to eat with Chicken Souvlaki?

This chicken souvlaki will make between 10 and 12 skewers, so if you are looking for a dish that pairs well with, here are some ideas:

• I enjoyed this chicken souvlaki with rice and a salad on the side.
• Place it on a souvlaki platter when guests are coming over!
• Toss into a salad. You can also add the chicken chunks into your salad for some more proteins.
• You can also enjoy it with warm pitas, drizzled with some tzatziki sauce and lettuce.
• Serve it with baked seasoned potatoes from the oven.

Storage tips

• Leftover Chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days.
• You can also store your Chicken Souvlaki in the freezer for up to 3 months.Make sure to let your chicken cool completely before storing it away.

  Let it thaw the night before in the fridge and heat it up in the microwave before enjoying it!

 

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I can’t wait for you guys to try out this simple and flavorful recipe! I am so sure you will love it too. 

Let me know, if you give this recipe a try. You can leave a comment with rating below or make a photo and tag me on instagram! I love to see you recreate my recipe! Happy cooking 🙂