Description
A warm and flavorful chicken souvlaki marinade that brings comfort and joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring they’re fully coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Skewer the marinated chicken, leaving some space between each piece.
- Grill the chicken for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked through.
- Serve with warm pita bread and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Notes
Prepare the marinade a day in advance for deeper flavor. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg