Grilled Chicken Souvlaki
A traditional Greek recipe for grilled chicken souvlaki, simple and tasty. Let yourself be transported to Greece with this must-have dish for al fresco dining!
Equipment
- Skewers wood or metal
- Bowl for marinade
- Barbecue grill or dish for barbecue
- Kitchen tongs
Ingredients
- 500 gr chicken fillets cut into 2-3 cm pieces
- 3 T to s. olive oil
- 2 T to s. fresh lemon lemon juice
- 2 cloves of garlic chopped
- 1 T to s. dried oregano
- 1 T to c. dried thyme
- 1 T to c. paprika
- 1/2 T to c. pepper ground
- 1/2 T to c. this
Instructions
- Prepare marinade: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well to coat with the marinade. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight for extra flavour.
- Preheating the grill: If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning. Preheat grill or barbecue to medium-high heat.
- Assemble skewers: Thread chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece for even cooking.
- Grill chicken: Place skewers on hot grill and cook for about 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
- Serving: Remove skewers from grill and serve hot, accompanied by pita bread, tzatziki, fresh tomatoes and red onions.
Nutrition
Serving: 200grCalories: 350kcal
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