Andrea's greek chicken souvlaki

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-2 inch cubes.marinade-Lemon zest 1 tspLemon juice, 1 cup Fresh oregano leaves about a half cup unpackedOnions, raw, 1 small Garlic, 3 clovesOlive Oil, .25 cup Salt, 1 tsp Pepper, black, 1 dash
Directions
rinse and dry chicken and cut into cubes- 1 to 2 inches depending on your preference.
Place remaining ingredients in food processor or blender. process until combined, and smooth.
Marinade chicken at least 1 hour, up to overnight, shake it up every so often.
Skewer chicken or place in grill basket (you know, one of those flip overable mesh metal things you grill fish in) I use those often for grilling, just spray it first with cooking oil to prevent sticking. Discard leftover marinade.
Grill on medium heat on each side for about 5-7 minutes a side- until cooked through, then turn heat up to high, and grill on each side until you get the color you like, from golden brown to well done. The last part you should hover over the grill for, it is easy to burn things on high. Serve with tzatziki sauce, (greek garlic cucumber yogurt) I have a recipe.......
Nutrition info is to serve 8.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NYFASHIONQUEEN.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 197.5
  • Total Fat: 8.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 65.7 mg
  • Sodium: 371.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 26.5 g

Member Reviews
  • SHAPE-SHIFTER
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    Make this today! - 5/6/10
  • KNICKGIRL
    Excellent. I used Newmans Own Lighten up Balsamic Vinagrette instead of the olive oil. I marinated the chicken for 4 hours and it was really tasty. Excellent flavor. Will make this again and again! - 8/24/09
  • FISHGUT3
    thanks - 4/12/21
  • CD3693759
    Kids loved it!! Most exciting part, I didn't change a thing about the recipe! I'm always "fixing" recipes to suit the kiddos. - 4/12/12
  • AMC121
    This recipe was awesome! Definitely going into our rotation. My almost 2 year old liked it too! - 3/28/12
  • CD1477810
    This is delicious!! I use it to make chicken gyros at home with homemade taztziki sauce, pita, and veggies. Nom, nom, nom!! - 3/14/11
  • WEDDINGMOMMA
    Delicious. - 8/7/10
  • FABBECKY
    Made this last night and will make it again soon! It was so very tasty and moist and just yummy! - 6/18/10
  • CHRISTINA816
    I made this tonight and it was really tasty. I marinaded the chicken for two days (meant to make it sooner). Next time I won't marinade for so long. I will be making this again! - 3/20/10
  • ILOVECLOS
    trying this tonight and can not wait! the tzatziki recipe you posted is amazing and i will definitely be serving with the souvlaki! - 12/1/09
  • SEATTLENICEGIRL
    This was really good! I only marinated for about an hour and will definitely marinate overnight next time for a more robust flavor. Loved it!! - 8/16/09
  • SUSIEQ72
    Absolutely awesome!!!! Will definitely share this one and make many more times. Thank you!!! - 7/3/09
  • IDABELDA0
    This sounds delicious. I'd love your recipe for tzatziki, too! - 6/30/09
  • PRECIADOMIREYA
    this was awesome! Loved it with cucumber salad an my "Gyro style dressing" (see the recipe)
    - 1/21/09
  • NIKIBK
    Delicious! Tastes like my mom's chicken souvlaki! - 12/1/08