Stovetop Chicken Souvlaki
Whether you cook this chicken recipe on the stovetop or grill, it's a delicious main dish that you will love.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 289kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pound chicken breasts boneless skinless, or thighs
- 3 tablespoons fresh oregano minced
- 3 cloves garlic clove minced
- ¼ tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 large Zest and juice from lemon about ¼ cup juice 1 teaspoon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except the chicken to a bowl with a lid or a large ziptop bag.
- Cut the chicken into 2-inch cubes.
- Add the chicken to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate from 2 to 12 hours.
- For grilling: Preheat the grill to 400-425. Add the chicken to skewers and cook rotating until done.
- For stovetop: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan on medium-high. Add the chicken, toss, and cook until cooked through.
- Serve hot with pita or naan.
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 940mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3mg
