Nani's Classic Chicken Souvlaki

Name: Nani's Classic Chicken Souvlaki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

These tender, garlicky chicken skewers are a simple Greek classic that everyone at your table will love.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Greek· July 18, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

30 minutes plus marinating

Serves

There is something so special about the smell of lemon, oregano, and garlic hitting a hot grill. This chicken souvlaki recipe is a staple in my house because it is quick to put together but tastes like it spent all day marinating. The yogurt in the marinade makes the chicken incredibly juicy every single time.

My favorite way to serve this is stuffed inside warm pita bread with a big dollop of tzatziki. If you want to keep things lighter, you can serve the skewers right over a big Greek salad or a bed of fluffy rice. Don't skip the rest time after grilling, as it keeps all those wonderful juices inside the meat.

🧺 Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
2
Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and stir well to make sure every piece is coated in the marinade.
3
Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour or up to four hours.
4
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto your soaked wooden skewers.
5
Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium high heat.
6
Cook the skewers for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
7
Remove from the heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can reheat it gently in a pan with a splash of water, or simply serve it cold over a crisp salad for a quick lunch the next day.

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