Souvlaki is a popular street food all around Greece. Literally meaning ‘meat on skewers’, these are succulent kebabs loaded with fresh flavors of lemon, garlic and rosemary. Wrap a warm pita or naan with chicken souvlaki, some tomato and cucumber slices and a drizzle of seasoned Greek yogurt. My family likes pairing these with Beetroot Tzatziki, Hummus and a couple of salads to make it a meal.
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Souvlaki (Greek Chicken Kebabs) Recipe
Course: MainCuisine: GreeceDifficulty: Easy4
servings25
minutes45
minutes300
kcalSouvlaki is a popular street food all around Greece. Literally meaning ‘meat on skewers’, these are succulent kebabs loaded with fresh flavors of lemon, garlic and rosemary.
Ingredients
The Marinade:
500 gms chicken thighs, boneless
2 tsp minced garlic
1 sprig fresh rosemary leaves
1 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
- Others:
6 Wooden or metallic skewers
Olive oil
Directions
- Cut the chicken into 2” squares and place in a large bowl. Make the marinade by combining all the remaining ingredients in a bowl and whisking together.
- Add the chicken to the bowl and use your hands to massage the marinade into the chicken. Cover with cling wrap and leave in the fridge for 2-3 hours or overnight for the flavors to seep into the chicken.
- Soak 6 wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes to prevent them from burning when exposed to heat. Skewer 3-4 chicken pieces on each stick.
- Heat a griddle pan or non-stick pan on a high flame and brush olive oil. Sear the chicken skewers on one side for 4-5 minutes till browned and flip to cook on the other side for 3-4 minutes till browned. Spoon over any remaining marinade while the chicken is cooking.
- Serve the chicken on or off the skewers, with some flatbreads and Greek Salad
Notes
- Marinate the chicken up to a day ahead and grill in a jiffy for a weekday dinner. The leftover chicken stays well till the next day in the refrigerator.
