Easy Greek Chicken Souvlaki

This Easy Greek Chicken Souvlaki is the easiest Chicken Souvlaki this side of Greece! An easy marinade and inexpensive chicken thighs make this dish a super simple twist on the Greek classic that the whole family will love!    

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In case you haven’t noticed, I’m obsessed with Greek food. I’ve always loved it but the summer we spent in Greece in 2010 sealed the deal for me. And really, what’s not to love? The flavours are bright and simple, and the ingredients are fresh and healthy and it tastes SO good! This Easy Greek Chicken Souvlaki is my simple take on a delicious Greek classic and you are going to love it!   Have you ever gone on a trip to some exotic destination and come home determined to re-create all the delicious dishes you had a chance to enjoy while you were away? My husband and I have done a fair bit of travelling and every trip leaves me with wonderful memories and a ton of culinary inspiration.   I’ve shared some of my favourite recipe with you that have been inspired by my travels, like this delicious Chicken and Shrimp Paella, but this Easy Chicken Souvlaki takes the cake. I’ve made this recipe hundreds of times and it’s one I’ve shared countless times with friends and family and it’s always met with rave reviews. It’s a great addition to your favourite wraps or pita sandwiches or simple pasta dishes, but it’s also fantastic just on its own served with fresh homemade Tzatziki for dipping and a side of this delicious easy-peasy Greek Salad.   Since this recipe calls for chicken thighs you’ll end up with some nice little charred bits that add to the rustic flavour of this dish. This chicken is so good, and it’s such a versatile dish; when we grill this chicken on the weekend we save some for Greek-style sandwiches or paninis, wraps and salads throughout the week!

3 Healthy Grilling Tips for Chicken

1. Marinate! If you want tender grilled chicken, marinating is a great way to accomplish that! Marinating chicken not only infuses it with delicious flavour, it also makes it so tender and juicy!
2. Choose thighs instead of breasts! Choosing boneless skinless chicken thighs over boneless skinless chicken breasts on the grill means a small increase in fat and calories with a BIG flavour pay-off. Chicken thighs are far juicier than chicken breasts – it’s really easy to end up with dry chicken breasts on the grill if you’re not careful (Just make sure you choose skinless thighs to save on the fat and calories!)!
3. Temperature is everything!! Using an instant-read thermometer when you’re grilling chicken is a MUST! It’s truly the only way to know if the chicken is under-cooked or over-cooked. Perfectly grilled chicken has an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 Celsius), so once it hits that temperature get it off the grill immediately and let it rest for a couple minutes before serving. If you don’t have an instant-read thermometer, check out my instant-read thermometer HERE (affiliate link).

I hope you love this recipe as much as we do! Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite recipe inspired by a place you’ve travelled?

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Recipe Video

Watch the video below to see exactly how I make this simple recipe. You can find more delicious recipe videos on my YouTube channel.

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