Category: Magnificent Mains
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Healthy, On the Grill
Yields:
6 Servings
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 25 Mins
Cook Time:
15 Mins
Total Time:
40 Mins
Chicken Souvlaki is right at the top of my favourite summer grilling dishes. I can’t get enough of the zesty herb and citrus flavours that come to the forefront of this recipe. The term “souvaki” refers to a fast food of Greek origin that features small pieces of meat (or sometimes vegetables) grilled on a skewer – a cooking style that goes back centuries.
Be sure to pair this with a delicious, fresh Tzatziki in order to elevate this dish to a new level.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Mise en Place
- Assemble equipment: BBQ or grill, medium glass mixing bowl, whisk, skewers, measuring cups and spoons. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces appropriate for skewers, mince garlic, juice and zest lemon, measure and separate all ingredients. Cooking and Assembly
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces suitable for skewers.
- Place all marinade ingredients into a medium glass mixing bowl and whisk to fully combine. Add chicken to the dish and mix well to coat. Cover, refrigerate, and allow to marinate for a minimum of 3 hours.
- Add marinated chicken to skewers and grill on medium flame for 5-7 minutes per side. Serve with rice, fresh tzatziki, and Greek salad.
Notes
I prefer using metal skewers for kebabs. Although they require a bit of investment up front, they're sturdy and re-usable, don't require pre-soaking, and won't catch on fire during grilling. This recipe also works for pork, beef, and lamb.