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Greek Chicken Souvlaki

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Ingredients

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Greek Chicken Souvlaki

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast chicken breastscut into 1" chunks

Salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste

1 lemonjuiced

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlicminced

1 tsp dried oregano

Greek Tzatziki

½ cup cucumbergrated

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

½ lemonjuiced

1 tbsp fresh dillchopped

1 clove garlicminced or grated

½ tsp sea salt

1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

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Instructions

Season the chicken with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and place in a medium bowl or large zip top bag.

Add the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and oregano, then toss the chicken in the marinade until well coated. Marinate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.

About 1-2 hours before cooking time, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and skewer onto the wooden or metal skewers and let stand at room temperature. The chicken will cook more evenly when it’s grilled at room temperature.

Preheat the grill to medium high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and grill the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side or until grill marks form, or until a thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken registers 160 degrees. Place the chicken on a platter, cover loosely with foil, and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pound Your Chicken Evenly 🔨
Gently pound chicken breasts to uniform ¾-inch thickness before marinating to ensure even cooking and faster marinading absorption in just 2-4 hours instead of overnight.
Marinate in Yogurt for Tenderness 🥛
Greek yogurt's lactic acid naturally tenderizes chicken while creating a protective marinade coating that locks in moisture during high-heat grilling, preventing dry meat.
Thread Skewers Strategically 🔗
Push chicken pieces slightly apart on skewers rather than tightly packed to allow heat circulation and grill marks on all sides—use two parallel skewers per serving for stability.
Soak Wooden Skewers Properly 💧
Submerge wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent charring and splintering while maintaining authentic souvlaki presentation.
Finish with Fresh Lemon and Oil 🍋
Immediately after grilling, drizzle hot skewers with premium extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice to brighten flavors and add a luxurious Mediterranean finish that complements the tzatziki.