Chicken or Pork Souvlaki
75min
4servings
380cal
😰
HardlevelIngredients
Main
Chicken breast or thighs900 g
cleaned, cubed
Marinade
Dried oregano1 tbsp
Olive oil60 ml
Lemon1 piece
zested, juiced
Salt1 tsp
Black pepper0.5 tsp
Garlic3 clove
grated
Red wine vinegar30 ml
Red shallot1 piece
finely chopped
Paprika0.75 tsp
Greek yogurt90 g
Instructions
1
Prepare the meat
Clean and cut 900 g chicken (or pork) into 1.3–2.5 cm cubes.
⏱ 10 min
2
Make the marinade
In a bowl combine oregano, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper, grated garlic and optional ingredients if using.
⏱ 5 min
3
Marinate the meat
Add cubed meat to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (ideally 2–4 hours).
⏱ 30 min
4
Thread the skewers
Thread marinated meat onto skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces for even cooking.
⏱ 5 min
5
Grill the souvlaki
Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill skewers 10–12 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes, until nicely charred and cooked through.
⏱ 12 min
6
Rest and serve
Let skewers rest 3 minutes, then serve with tzatziki, pita, rice or salad.
⏱ 3 min
💡 Resting keeps the meat juicy
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