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Chicken Souvlaki

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Chicken Souvlaki

Greek marinated chicken skewers grilled until charred, served in warm pita with tzatziki and salad. Marinating the chicken for a full two hours minimum before it hits the skewers is what lets the lemon and oregano actually penetrate the meat, rather than just coating the surface.

Total time
145 min
Prep
130 min
Cook
15 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Mediterranean
gluten-free

Ingredients

800gchicken thighs, cut in large cubes
4 clovesgarlic, minced
3 tbspolive oil
2 tbsplemon juice
1 tspdried oregano
1 tspground cumin
1 tspsmoked paprika
1 tspsalt
pita bread, tzatziki and saladto serve

Instructions

1

Mix garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, cumin and paprika into marinade.

2

Coat chicken in marinade and refrigerate 2 hours minimum.

3

Thread onto skewers.

4

Grill over high heat 10-12 minutes turning regularly until charred.

5

Rest 3 minutes.

6

Serve in warm pita with tzatziki, sliced tomato, onion and parsley.

7

Add a squeeze of lemon over everything.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
432
Protein
62.5g
Fat
17.7g
Carbs
2.5g
Fiber
0.6g
Sodium
628mg

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