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    Chicken Souvlaki

    This Chicken Souvlaki recipe takes a phenomenal street food and brings it to your kitchen! Pair with some creamy tzatziki sauce and tender pita bread for an amazing Mediterranean-inspired meal!
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Marinating Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite size cubes
    • 3 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 large lemon, juiced
    • 5 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 tsp dried oregano
    • 2 tsp onion powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp pepper

    Instructions

    • Add chicken, oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, onion powder, salt and pepper to a large ziplock bag. Toss to coat the chicken in the marinade.
    • Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. If you want to marinate the chicken longer place in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
      If using wooden skewer soak them while the chicken is marinating.
    • When you are ready to cook the chicken preheat the grill to 400 degrees. Grease the grill grates with non stick cooking spray.
      Thread the chicken pieces onto the kabobs.
    • Place on the grill and cook for 6-8 making sure to turn them so all of the sides get golden brown. 
      Serve immediately with tzatziki sauce for dipping! 

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 425mgPotassium: 498mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 59IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg