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Chicken souvlaki · lemon & oregano skewers
Juicy chicken pieces marinated with lemon, garlic, olive oil, and oregano, then grilled until their edges catch a little color. Simple food for a lively shared plate.
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A NOTE FROM THE KITCHEN
Leave a little space between the pieces.
Boneless chicken thighs stay forgiving on the grill. The base batch makes about eight small skewers, or two per serving. This recipe covers the chicken only; pita, salad, and tzatziki are optional accompaniments prepared separately.
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Chicken souvlaki · lemon & oregano skewers
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BEHIND THE DISH · Greek grilling traditions
Chicken souvlaki · lemon & oregano skewersBeyond the plate.
Lemon, oregano, and a hot grill bring small pieces of chicken together on a skewer.
ORIGINS & EVOLUTION
A skewer and a wider food tradition.
Souvlaki can refer to skewered grilled meat, while everyday usage also includes pita-wrapped meals. Pork and chicken are familiar choices; this recipe focuses on chicken skewers rather than a complete filled pita.
CULTURAL CONTEXT
Street food and shared meals.
The same basic preparation fits a quick meal or a gathering around the grill. Pita, vegetables, and cooling dips can be served alongside, with each person choosing what to add to the plate.
AT THE TABLE
A short marinade, an attentive grill.
Our thigh-based version spends an hour in a lemon-and-oregano marinade. Keeping the pieces similar in size and checking their temperature makes cooking more predictable. The accompaniments are separate recipes, not hidden additions to the timing.
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