Greek chicken skewers
These Greek chicken skewers are marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, then grilled to perfection. They're juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked wooden skewers.
- Grill the skewers for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
- Serve hot, optionally with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and a Greek salad.
Notes
For an extra touch of flavor, you can add some chopped red onion or bell pepper to the skewers along with the chicken.