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 mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Marinating Time1 day d
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Chicken, European, Greek, main course
Author: Alex Gorgos
chimney starter
charcoal
charcoal grill
metal skewers
- 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
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.