Chicken Souvlaki
Transport yourself to the bustling avenues of Athens with this homemade chicken souvlaki recipe—a culinary passport to the flavours, aromas, and convivial spirit of Greece. What sets this rendition apart is its unforgettable souvlaki marinade that is made with our Greek Souvlaki Seasoning.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Marinating Time: 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
- Tzatziki (see below)
- boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Mae’s Seasonings Greek Souvlaki
- 8 - 10 wooden skewers
- Pita bread
Make Tzatziki day before if you can or at least the morning before you plan on cooking this.
In a medium bowl, combine together olive oil, white wine, lemon juice, garlic and Greek Souvlaki. Mix together well; then add in chicken cubes and toss together. Let marinate in fridge for at least 4 hours.
Soak skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Then thread chicken onto skewers.
Preheat your grill to medium - high heat and brush grates with some oil. Once heated, place chicken on grill and cook until well browned, about 3 minutes per side.
Transfer chicken to a serving platter and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with pita bread and tzatziki.