Every Sunday, I love to fire up the grill and cook a large batch of chicken souvlaki. We enjoy it for dinner that evening with grilled veggies and save leftovers for later in the week. Extra chicken perks tastes delicious in a big green salad. You could also use leftovers in a pita sandwich with a tasty cucumber yogurt sauce to take to lunch the next day.
Not a fan of chicken? Try this recipe with pork tenderloin, veggies (eggplant, zucchini, squash, onions) or pork shoulder.
Whatever you do, be sure to make extras for lunch later in the week. You won’t be sorry.
Your fork is waiting.
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki
Prep Time
40 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Course:
Entree
Cuisine:
greek
Servings: 4
Calories: 216 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast 2 in chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon dried mint
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
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Cut chicken breasts into 2 inch sized chunks and place in a large zip loc bag.
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In a small bowl, wisk together marinade and pour over chicken.
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Marinade 30 minutes or overnight.
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When ready to grill, heat over medium-high heat rotating once until chicken is cooked through about 4 minutes per side.
Recipe Notes
Please note: most of the marinade falls all while grilling so the fat and sodium will most likely be lower once cooked.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
Calories from Fat 82
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.1g
14%
Saturated Fat 0.9g
5%
Cholesterol 90mg
30%
Sodium 1192mg
50%
Total Carbohydrates 1.4g
0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
jacob carter
It was spicy and way too much seasoning but all right if you like a whacked out dinner
Liz DellaCroce
Hi Jacob,
I’m so sorry to hear this meal didn’t work out for you. We make it ALL the time (with pork as well as chicken) so I’d love to figure out where things went wrong for you. Did you use the recommended 1 1/2 pounds of chicken? Let me know – I’d love to help!
Charlotte
Thank you for this recipe. I cooked this yesterday and it was really good. My family loves it. Another additional collection of my chicken recipe :)
Liz DellaCroce
Oh I’m so glad!! We make it all the time too!! Enjoy!!
Michelle
Thank you for this recipe….It has become a favorite of mine….a mainstay of sorts. With the low fat and low calorie yet high in protein…I can eat a little several times a day and it fills me up…and keeps me going…I love love love this chicken…so tender and juicy….I change up the spices a little sometimes…and it always comes out WONDERFUL!!!!
Thank you for this!!!!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you Michelle!