Description
Juicy, herb-marinated chicken skewers inspired by classic Greek street food, bursting with lemon, garlic, and oregano flavor. Perfect for serving with warm pita, fresh salad, and creamy tzatziki.
Ingredients
600 g (1.3 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon paprika or dried thyme
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and any optional spices until well combined.
- Cut the chicken into evenly sized chunks, about 1 to 1½ inches each.
- Add the chicken to the marinade and toss thoroughly to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20–30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates if needed.
- Grill the skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
- Remove from the grill and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chicken thighs are juicier and more forgiving on the grill than breasts.
For oven cooking, bake at 200°C (400°F) for about 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
Serve with pita, tzatziki, Greek salad, rice, or roasted potatoes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze cooked chicken (removed from skewers) for up to 2 months and thaw overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
