Chicken breasts are marinated in a simple garlic and lemon marinade. Thread them onto skewers and grill until juicy and tender. You can serve souvlaki with potatoes or rice, but my personal favorite is to make a souvlaki pita wrap with lots of fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki. So good!
What is Souvlaki?
Souvlaki is meat that has been skewered and grilled, it can be chicken (as in this recipe) or made with beef, lamb, or pork to name a few. The marinade is a very simple herb, lemon, and garlic mixture with a bit of oil. Gyro vs Souvlaki: Souvlaki has chunks of meat whereas chicken gyros generally has meat that has been thinly sliced/shaved. Shawarma is similar to a gyro but has different preparation and seasonings.
Chicken Souvlaki Marinade
A Greek chicken souvlaki recipe uses a marinade to bring all flavor. Just a few pantry staples are all that are needed: extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano! The longer the herbs, spices, and garlic are allowed to infuse into the chicken, the more tender the chicken will be. That’s what makes chicken souvlaki such an easy recipe, the make-ahead magic! Perfect for planning ahead since chicken souvlaki can be made and held in the fridge up to 24 hours ahead.
How to Make Chicken Souvlaki
This can also be cooked on a grill pan. Serve with a Greek salad, warm pita and a sprinkle of feta cheese.
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