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Chicken Souvlaki Marinade

Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate at least 30 minutes at room temperature (or refrigerate up to 4 hours).
  2. Soak wooden skewers for 20 minutes, then thread chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a little space between them.
  3. Heat a grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium-high. Cook skewers 5 minutes per side, until charred and chicken reaches 165°F.
  4. Slide chicken off skewers onto a platter. Serve hot with tzatziki, lemon wedges, and warm pita.

Notes

Marinating time is not included in the prep. You need at least 30 minutes, but 2 to 4 hours gives the best flavor. If grilling outdoors, oil the grates lightly before adding the skewers.