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Authentic Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

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A delightful dish capturing Mediterranean flavors with grilled chicken marinated in lemon, garlic, and herbs.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunky pieces
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 red onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • Wooden skewers, soaked in water

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, alternating with chunks of onion and bell peppers.
  5. Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Serve hot, optionally with tzatziki sauce.

Notes

Marinate chicken overnight for enhanced flavors. Use a grill pan or broiler if an outdoor grill isn’t available.

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