Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

Inspired by Kosta's Restaurant and Bar
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Grilled chicken skewers served with rice and vegetables.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Vegetables

Rice

Method

Marinating the Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and add to the marinade. Toss to coat chicken evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.

Preparing the Vegetables

  1. 3

    Prep the Vegetables

    While the chicken is marinating, cut the bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini into chunks suitable for skewering.

Cooking the Rice

  1. 4

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine water and salt. Bring to a boil, then add the rice. Stir once, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Grilling the Souvlaki

  1. 5

    Prepare the Skewers

    If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Alternate threading chicken and vegetables onto skewers.

  2. 6

    Grill the Skewers

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and has nice grill marks.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve

    Serve the grilled chicken souvlaki over a bed of rice with the grilled vegetables on the side. Enjoy!

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