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Chicken Souvlaki

Non-vegEasy

Diet: Non-veg · High-protein

Chicken Souvlaki is a Greek dish. Leave small gaps so heat reaches every side of the chicken.

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Rest, soak, marinate or chill
60 min
Total
95 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Greek
Course
Dinner

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Ingredients

Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.

Serves 4

Marinade

Skewers

Equipment

Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; food thermometer; grill or oven broiler; tongs.

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Steps

Marinate · About 60 min

  1. Mix 650 g chicken thighs, cubed, 40 ml olive oil, 40 ml lemon juice, 15 g garlic, grated, 2 tsp dried oregano, ¾ tsp salt; cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

Skewer · About 30 min

  1. Soak 8 bamboo skewers, 1000 ml water in water 30 minutes, drain and thread chicken with small gaps.

Grill · About 15 min

  1. Grill over medium-high heat 12–15 minutes, turning, until centres reach 74°C / 165°F. Rest 3 minutes.

    Check: Look for this result: centres reach 74°C / 165°F.

Tips

  • Leave small gaps so heat reaches every side of the chicken.
  • Judge Chicken Souvlaki by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Chicken Souvlaki takes to cook.

Substitutions

  • Use pork cubes and cook to 63°C / 145°F with a 3-minute rest.

Storage

  • Get perishable Chicken Souvlaki into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Chicken Souvlaki within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
  • Bring cooked Chicken Souvlaki to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Chicken Souvlaki is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.
  • If Chicken Souvlaki includes a thick sauce or soup, loosen it with a little water during gentle reheating. Any crisp coating on Chicken Souvlaki becomes softer in storage.

Make ahead

  • Prepare the measured ingredients for Chicken Souvlaki one day ahead. For Chicken Souvlaki, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Chicken Souvlaki on the day of serving.

FAQ

What matters most when making Chicken Souvlaki?

Leave small gaps so heat reaches every side of the chicken.

What can I substitute in Chicken Souvlaki?

Use pork cubes and cook to 63°C / 145°F with a 3-minute rest.

Can I prepare Chicken Souvlaki ahead?

Prepare the measured ingredients for Chicken Souvlaki one day ahead. For Chicken Souvlaki, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Chicken Souvlaki on the day of serving.

Food safety references

FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating

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