Description
This chicken souvlaki is made with tender grilled chicken skewers in a simple lemon and oregano marinade. A fresh and easy Greek dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Black pepper
- Salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the olive oil. Add the zest of 1 small lemon and the juice of half a lemon. Add the dried oregano, pressed garlic, and a generous pinch of salt and black pepper. Mix to make a marinade.
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and mix well with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Soak the wooden skewers in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Thread a few pieces of chicken onto each skewer.
- Grill the skewers on a grill or in a contact grill for about 8 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown. Serve with white rice, pita, tzatziki, and/or a Greek salad.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek