{"id":"37ef619d-aba6-40a2-b180-74823e72e7d0","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/37ef619d-aba6-40a2-b180-74823e72e7d0","source_url":"https://thenovicechefblog.com/chicken-souvlaki-recipe/","title":"Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe","description":"This tender and juicy Chicken Souvlaki is a classic Greek street food. The marinated chicken is packed with Mediterranean flavor and will bring the taste of Greece right to your kitchen!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT380M","image_url":"https://thenovicechefblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Chicken-Souvlaki-6-sm.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 lb. boneless, skinless, chicken breasts or thighs ( cut into bite size pieces)","item":"boneless, skinless, chicken breasts or thighs","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"cut into bite size pieces"},{"text":"2 tablespoons olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon white wine vinegar","item":"white wine vinegar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"4 large garlic cloves (minced)","item":"large garlic cloves","quantity":4,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"3 tablespoons Greek Seasoning","item":"Greek Seasoning","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 large lemon (juiced)","item":"large lemon","quantity":1,"preparation":"juiced"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper","item":"freshly cracked black pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Combine all ingredients in a ziplock bag and shake well to mix. Add chicken and shake to ensure the marinade is covering chicken. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 6 hours. You can also do this in a tightly covered bowl."},{"number":2,"text":"Remove chicken from marinade, and toss the leftover marinade. Thread chicken onto skewers and grill until cooked through on an outdoor grill, or on the stove top with a grill pan. Chicken is done once it is cooked through and reaches 165°F on an instant read meat thermometer. See notes below to cook in oven or air fryer."},{"number":3,"text":"Let chicken rest for 5 minutes wrapped in foil, then serve as desired! This step seems unimportant, but it will ensure extra juicy and tender chicken."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T02:10:27.634208+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T02:10:27.634208+00:00"}