Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 1½ pounds boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Vegetables
- 2 small yellow onions, chopped into 1-inch pieces
For Serving
- Fresh herbs (such as fresh mint, fresh oregano, or fresh dill) for garnish
- Pita bread (optional)
- Tzatziki sauce (optional)
- Greek salad (optional)
Instructions
- Make the marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, white pepper, Greek seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken cubes in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, coating all pieces evenly. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, to enhance flavor.
- Prep the skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Prep the grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Thread the chicken: Skewer the marinated chicken cubes alternating with chopped onion pieces.
- Grill the souvlaki: Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking and nice grill marks, until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Rest the meat: Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve: Serve chicken souvlaki hot, garnished with fresh herbs and accompanied by pita bread, tzatziki sauce, or a Greek salad for a full Mediterranean meal.
Notes
- Marinating overnight enhances the flavor and tenderness of the chicken.
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from catching fire on the grill.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- Greek seasoning can be substituted with a mix of dried oregano, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram if unavailable.
- To make this recipe gluten free, ensure the pita bread served on the side is gluten free or omit it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Halal
