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Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Name: Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 large onion, cut into chunks; 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks; 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes; Pita bread for serving; Tzatziki sauce for serving

Marinated chicken threaded onto skewers with charred onions, these Greek souvlaki deliver smoky, zesty perfection in just 35 minutes. The bright lemon and oregano-infused marinade keeps the chicken incredibly juicy while creating a golden crust on the grill. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners or feeding a hungry crowd with minimal fuss.

Prep

20 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
2
Add chicken cubes to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
3
Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
4
Thread marinated chicken alternately with onion and bell pepper chunks onto the soaked skewers.
5
Grill skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
6
Let rest for 2 minutes before serving with warm pita bread and tzatziki sauce.

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