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Chicken Souvlaki

Lemon-oregano marinated chicken skewers grilled until charred. Lighter than pork souvlaki but equally beloved.

Prep 20 min

Cook 12 min

Total 32 min

Serves 4

Dinner·Greek·Easy

Ingredients

Step 1 — Marinade

1.5 lbs chicken thighs (cubed)
¼ cup olive oil
3 tbsp lemon juice
3 garlic cloves
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper

Step 2 — Serve

Pita bread
Tzatziki
Tomato and onion
Lemon

Instructions

1
Marinate
Toss chicken with marinade. Rest at least 1 hour.
2
Grill
Skewer and grill over high heat until charred and cooked through.
3
Serve
Serve in warm pita with tzatziki and vegetables.

Nutrition per serving: 380 cal · 36g protein · 22g carbs · 18g fat · 2g fiber

For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.

DinnerGreekEasy

32-Minute Chicken Souvlaki

Name: Chicken Souvlaki
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (cubed); ¼ cup olive oil; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 3 garlic cloves; 2 tsp oregano; 1 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper; Pita bread; Tzatziki; Tomato and onion; Lemon

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Lemon-oregano marinated chicken skewers grilled until charred. Lighter than pork souvlaki but equally beloved.

4.2 (10 ratings)

Servings

Why You'll Love It

High in protein
Simple ingredients
Easy weeknight dinner

Prep

20 min

Cook

12 min

Total

32 min

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