Oven Chicken Souvlaki
If you’re craving the bold, sunny flavors of Greek street food but want something simple and oven-friendly, this Oven Chicken Souvlaki is your answer. Tender chunks of chicken are marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and oregano, classic Mediterranean flavors. Roasting it in the oven means you can skip the grill without losing that beautiful golden char and juicy texture.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound (700 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts , cut into 1.5-inch (4cm) pieces
- 3 tbsp (42g) olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tbsp (2g) dried oregano
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- 1/2 tsp (1g) freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp (2g) paprika or chili flakes
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken.
- Cut the chicken into 1.5-inch (4 cm) pieces.
- In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces, mix well to coat.
- Cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight for maximum flavor).
- Preheat the oven to 425F (220C) grill function.
Skewer the Chicken.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. If you don’t want to skewer, you can place the pieces directly on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or use a wire rack over a tray for better air circulation.
- Arrange the chicken skewers onto a rack that is placed over a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Grill for 12-15 minutes until chicken starts to blacken in spots.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with warm pita bread, tzatziki, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, or alongside rice or with a simple Greek salad and roasted potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 skewerCalories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 20.6gProtein: 30.3gFat: 21.78gCholesterol: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17.3g