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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3 Healthy Grilling Tips for Chicken
- 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!
- 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!)!
- 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).
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Easy Greek Chicken Souvlaki
This Easy Greek Chicken Souvlaki is a delicious grilled chicken that tastes exactly like traditional Greek souvlaki!
Recipe: Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs all visible fat removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried Greek oregano
- salt and pepper to taste about a pinch of both
- 1-2 tbsp canola oil for skillet
Recipe: Instructions
- Add the chicken thighs, the olive oil, the lemon juice and the wine to a glass bowl or container. Add the onion powder, garlic powder, dried basil and oregano, and the salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together very well until it's combined and the chicken is evenly coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl or container with some plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (I've let it marinade for 4-5 hours with great results!).
- After the chicken has marinated, remove it from the fridge and preheat your grill or skillet. Once your grill or skillet is preheated (grease the skillet with the canola oil first) discard the marinade and cook the chicken on low heat for about 8-9 minutes on the first side or until the chicken has browned nicely. Don't overcrowd your skillet or grill as this will prevent the browning process, and that's where all the flavour is!
- Turn the chicken and brown on the other side until it has browned completely and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (75 degrees Celsius). This should take about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the grill or skillet, let it rest for about 5 minutes, and then serve it with some freshly made Tzatziki Sauce for dipping!
Recipe: Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 287
Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 111mg37%
Sodium 88mg4%
Potassium 237mg7%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 88IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 10mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
I love chicken souvlaki and now I can make my own! Thanks for the awesome recipe!
This looks awesome! 😀
I love chicken souvlaki when I'm out at Greek restaurants – can't wait to try making it at home!
Hi! At what store have you bought Greek oregano?
actually found mine nest to italiasn oregano on the branch at italian import store
Nice! Thanks Paul!
Are the chicken thighs boneless?
What type of white wine do you use?
We made this last weekend…and are making it again as we loved it so much! really awesome recipe…thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the positive feedback!
I am making this recipe for the second time now. It was a huge hit last time. Making it for my mother in law for her birthday today. Great recipe! One thing I did differently: I added the all the zest from the lemon I squeezed the juice from. Ah-mazing!
I love that addition! Thanks so much for your positive feedback on the recipe! So glad you love it!
What can i use as anon alcoholic substitute for the white wine?
Yes, feel free to add the same amount of chicken stock/broth instead.
Can I use chicken breasts instead of thighs?
Yes!! Chicken breasts work great! 🙂
Wow, made this last night and was blown away, the most delicious chicken souvlaki I’ve ever eaten.
It’s super easy and super yummy. We accompanied it with a baked feta, yum.
So glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! 🙂
Yum! I have a home made pita recipe and I’ve been looking for something to use with that! This will be perfect!
Another chicken recipe that I can try. Thank you for sharing this one. Pretty sure that my family will love this recipe as much as you do.
Thanks so much!
Excellent. Whole family loved it! Wanted me to make it the following night.
Thanks so much!
Can this recipe also be baked in the oven?
Yes it can, although you won’t get the delicious browning that making it on the stove creates. 🙂
I would have to agree with you that recipes like your Lemon Chicken Bowl, just don’t get any easier and more flavorful than this. And I do love that it’s grillin’ time where I live in the Midwest and I can’t wait to try these lovely chicken kabobs on the grill. As always, thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much!
How long and at what temperature would you cook this in the oven for? Gonna try it tonight😊
I’d recommend 375 degrees in the oven, but watch it after 10 minutes (brown it on the stovetop first) and be sure to use an instant-read meat thermometer to make sure it’s not undercooked or overcooked.
Can this recipe be adapted for the oven?
Yes! Feel free to brown the chicken on the stove and then add the pan (oven-safe) to the oven until the chicken is cooked through to the appropriate temperature. 🙂
I’ve tried numerous chicken recipes but yours is the best, I will cook this again for the 5th time, it always gets devoured by the family every time
So glad you like it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!
Would it be ok to let it marinate for over-night, so like 24 hours or would that be too long?
If you refrigerate it properly, it’s not too long!
I made this yesterday and marinated the chicken for about 5 hours, then grilled. I was afraid it might be dried out since it was skinless. It was so delicious and moist. The tzatziki sauce was an excellent dip and served it with your Greek salad recipe and some naan bread. Will definitely make again. Thanks for the recipes!
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