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Greek Chicken Souvlaki on a Boat in Lesvos, and Yes the Char Matters

Greek Chicken Souvlaki on a Boat in Lesvos: Perfect Char Awaits

Enjoy a delightful experience with Greek Chicken Souvlaki, perfectly charred and packed with flavor, embodying a summer evening in Lesvos.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marination Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs Use boneless and skinless for best results.
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Opt for high-quality Greek.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Use juice from one large lemon.
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Optional but adds a nice touch.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Crushed for maximum flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Greek Oregano Stick with Greek for authenticity.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • grill
  • skewers
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Steps to Cook
  1. Prep Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry, trim excess fat, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Make Marinade: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Marinate Chicken: Add chicken cubes to marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
  4. Prepare Skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes, then thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
  5. Preheat Grill: Heat charcoal grill to high or preheat a cast-iron grill pan until smoking hot.
  6. Grill Chicken: Grill skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Rest & Serve: Transfer skewers to a platter, sprinkle with oregano and lemon juice, and rest for 3 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 370mgVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve alongside tzatziki and warm pita for an authentic Greek dining experience.

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