Chicken & Meat
Souvlaki Ayam Panggang Bumbu Lemon Oregano (Grilled Chicken Souvlaki with Lemon Oregano Marinade)
Prep
75 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Souvlaki is a Greek-style skewer with tender meat thanks to a marinade of lemon, garlic, and oregano that's so characteristic of Mediterranean cooking. The smoky aroma from grilling blends beautifully with the fresh squeeze of lemon, making it a perfect light yet satisfying dinner menu. Served with a cold yogurt sauce, every bite feels fresh and savory at the same time.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 4
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- 500 grams chicken breast fillet
- 2 whole, juiced lemon
- 4 cloves, finely minced garlic
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika powder (optional)
- 1 whole, cut into cubes red bell pepper
- 1 whole, cut into cubes onion
- 8-10 sticks wooden skewers
- 200 grams plain yogurt
- 1/2 whole, grated & juice squeezed out cucumber
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh mint leaves (optional)
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Cut the chicken breast into 3-4 cm (about 1.5-inch) cubes so they cook evenly when grilled.
- 2 Make the marinade: mix the lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and paprika powder in a bowl.
- 3 Add the chicken pieces into the marinade and toss well until every surface is coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for the best results.
- 4 While waiting, make the yogurt sauce (a simple tzatziki): mix the yogurt, grated cucumber (with the juice squeezed out), a bit of minced garlic, and mint leaves. Stir well and keep in the fridge.
- 5 Soak the wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes so they don't burn easily on the grill.
- 6 Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers, alternating with the bell pepper and onion.
- 7 Heat a grill pan or non-stick skillet with a little oil, and grill the skewers over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned at the edges.
- 8 Remove from heat and serve warm with the cold yogurt sauce and fresh lemon wedges on the side.
💡 Tips
• Marinating overnight in the fridge will make the chicken more tender and let the flavors soak in fully.
• Don't skip squeezing the juice out of the cucumber, or the yogurt sauce will turn out watery.
• If you don't have a grill pan, you can bake it in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes, turning occasionally.
• Use Greek yogurt if you want a thicker, creamier sauce texture.
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
310
Calories (kcal)
32 g
Protein
15 g
Fat
8 g
Carbs
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