Juicy Grilled Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe - Perfect Every Time!

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey reduces fat while chicken thighs are more economical.

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Yogurt is lighter while sour cream is often less expensive.

Cut chicken breasts or thighs into bite-size pieces.

In a bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, rosemary, thyme, black pepper, and salt.

Add chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for deeper flavors).

Soak wooden skewers in warm water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.

Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving space for even cooking.

Preheat grill to medium heat.

Drizzle oil on the grill or pan before placing skewers.

Place skewers on the grill and cook until chicken is cooked through and has grill marks, checking for safety with a meat thermometer.

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