Chicken Souvlaki

Chicken Souvlaki

Chicken Souvlaki

Souvlaki is the general Greek term used for skewered and grilled meats. This method of cooking has been dated back to 2000 B.C. Today, souvlaki is considered Greek fast food; typically served with pita, cucumbers, tomato, and tzatziki, with a side of fried potatoes. Souvlaki can be made with chicken, pork, beef, or lamb.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Marinating Time1 day
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Chicken, European, Greek, main course
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • chimney starter
  • charcoal
  • charcoal grill
  • metal skewers

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 1/2” cubes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 8 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp rosemary
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Accompaniments

  • pita
  • tzatziki
  • cucumber sliced
  • tomato sliced

Instructions

  • Mix together the marinade ingredients.
  • Marinate the chicken breast for up to 24 hours.
  • Skewer 5-6 pieces of the chicken breast per stick.
  • Place the charcoal in the chimney starter and light until they are grey. Place the skewers directly over the charcoal.
  • Grill for about 3 minutes on all 4 sides until cooked through.