Chicken souvlaki is a delicious Greek meal full of the delicious flavors of herbs and lemon. These are made quickly and easily in the air fryer, but you can also grill the skewers if the situation presents itself.
Course:
Sandwiches, Entrées
Cuisine:
Greek
Keyword:
Lunch, Sandwiches, Individual Servings, Chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 142 kcal
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2
tablespoons
olive oil
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5
cloves
garlic
smashed
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¼
cup
white wine
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Juice of one lemon
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1
tablespoon
dried oregano
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1½
teaspoons
dried thyme
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1½
teaspoons
dried rosemary
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4
boneless skinless chicken breasts
cut into 1½-inch pieces
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Wooden or metal skewers
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Soak 8 wooden skewers in water.
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Combine the olive oil, garlic cloves, wine, lemon juice and dried herbs in a non-reactive bowl (glass or plastic). Add the chicken pieces and let the chicken marinate for 2 to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
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When you are ready to cook, skewer the chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers. Transfer the skewers to the air fryer and air-fry at 400ºF for 15 minutes, turning the skewers over once during the cooking process.
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Serve the chicken souvlaki skewers with tzatziki sauce, Greek potatoes, rice and a Greek salad or wrap the chicken pieces up in a pita bread with some tzatziki sauce with cucumber and tomato.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Souvlaki - Air Fryer Version
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 48mg16%
Sodium 89mg4%
Potassium 309mg9%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 47IU1%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.