Chicken Souvlaki
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.
Servings: 6 yield(s)
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Ingredients
  • 2 lb chicken breasts or thighs (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 10 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 lemon (juice + zest)
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp Herbes de Provence
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
Instructions
    Mise en Place
  1. 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.
    2. Cooking and Assembly
  2. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces suitable for skewers.
  3. 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.
  4. Add marinated chicken to skewers and grill on medium flame for 5-7 minutes per side. Serve with rice, fresh tzatziki, and Greek salad.
Recipe 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.