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Greek Chicken Souvlaki Plate
A delicious and fresh Greek plate featuring tender chicken souvlaki, marinated in a flavorful blend of honey, olive oil, and aromatic spices. This recipe focuses on creating juicy chicken skewers, perfect for serving alongside traditional Greek accompaniments like lemon potatoes, tzatziki, and a fresh Greek salad.
#Greek
#Chicken
#Souvlaki
#Mediterranean
#Dinner
#Grilled
Marinated Chicken
Recipe Information
50m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
1h 5m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Greek
English
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
40g
Protein
10g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Chicken on Skewers
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Grilled Chicken Souvlaki
Instructions
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- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized cubes. This ensures even cooking.5m
Preview5mPreviewPrepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized cubes. This ensures even cooking. - Combine Marinade Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, olive oil, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, fresh thyme, black pepper, ground coriander, ground cumin, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.5m
Preview5mPreviewCombine Marinade Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, olive oil, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, fresh thyme, black pepper, ground coriander, ground cumin, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined. - Marinate the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken to the marinade, tossing to ensure every piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally 2-4 hours for maximum flavor and tenderness.30mPreview30mPreviewMarinate the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken to the marinade, tossing to ensure every piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally 2-4 hours for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Skewer the Chicken: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.10m
Preview10mPreviewSkewer the Chicken: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a small space between each piece. - Cook the Souvlaki: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook the chicken souvlaki for 4-6 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has beautiful char marks.15mPreview15mPreviewCook the Souvlaki: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook the chicken souvlaki for 4-6 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has beautiful char marks.
- Serve: Remove the souvlaki from the heat and let rest for a few minutes. Serve hot with traditional Greek sides like lemon potatoes, tzatziki, and a fresh Greek salad.1m
Preview1mPreviewServe: Remove the souvlaki from the heat and let rest for a few minutes. Serve hot with traditional Greek sides like lemon potatoes, tzatziki, and a fresh Greek salad.
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