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    Published: Aug 2, 2017 by Bridget · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Greek Chicken Skewers - "Souvlaki"

    Summer!

    Long days, blistering heat, crowded seaside towns, never ending supply of fresh fruits and vegetables, grilling outside while the dogs romp in the yard --

    . . . trips to Greece . . .

    What?!!!
    Greek Chicken Skewers - so easy to make. What flavor!

    Yes – these chicken skewers are inspired by our trip to Athens and Santorini.

    I mean, our amazing trip to Athens and Santorini.

    I go into all the gory details here.

    If I wasn't eating watermelon and feta salad, I was having grilled chicken for dinner.

    Every night.

    Delicious!

    And from personal experience I can tell you Greek chicken skewers are a great choice for entertaining a crowd --

    Whip up a simple marinade, toss the chicken chunks in, marinate for 30 minutes or so (I usually let them go longer), stick ‘em on a skewer and grill.

    But why stop there?

    They are especially delicious accompanied by tzatziki and flatbread.

    We recently had a small gathering at our house -- I also included watermelon salad, orzo salad and lemon cake.

    Greek chicken skewers -- fill your plate!

    Treat your family and friends to a Greek-inspired summer feast!

    Enjoy! - The Recipe Wench

     

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    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds boneless/skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-2 inch chunks (about 5 medium breasts)
    • 2 tablespoons dried oregano (or you can use 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano)
    • 5 garlic cloves, minced (more or less to taste)
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon cumin powder (more or less to taste)
    • 3 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper

    Instructions

    • Soak wooden skewers in water so that they resist burning on the grill.
    • In medium bowl, mix marinade ingredients together.
    • Add chicken, stir to ensure marinade coats chicken.
    • Place in fridge for at least 30 minutes (but I usually go 5 hours).
    • Thread chicken onto skewers.
    • Grill over high heat until chicken is fully cooked on all sides.
    • This serves about 4-5 people (figuring 1 breast per person).
    • You can make the dish more plentiful by adding some vegetables to the skewers (e.g., chunks of red or yellow onions, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, etc.)
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    Hi, I'm Bridget! So glad you're here! I'm a former legal secretary, now wife, mother, grandmother and full-time blogger. My husband Jeff and I live in Colorado with our doggies. My favorite things are family, doggies, gardening and cooking!.

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