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Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Tender chicken pieces marinated in lemon, garlic, and Greek spices, cooked to golden perfection for a flavorful, quick, and easy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marination 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 27 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade:
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts and thighs cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • Juice from 1 large lemon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 4 large garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tablespoons Greek seasoning

Method
 

  1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
  2. Combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic, and Greek seasoning. Coat chicken thoroughly.
  3. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a small drizzle of olive oil. It can also be prepared on a grill using skewers.
  5. Cook chicken in a single layer, turning occasionally, until golden and fully cooked.
  6. Let rest for a few minutes, then serve with pita, salad, or rice.