Posted by My Air fryer Greek chicken souvlaki recipe is easy to make, flavorful and fits right into most diets.
Duration:
PREP TIME: 10 mins
COOK TIME: 15 mins
SERVINGS: 8
CALORIES: 203 kcal
INGREDIENTS
- 2 lbs Boneless skinless Chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 Tbsp Mediterranean style Oregano
- 2 Tbsp Oil
- 3 teaspoons Garlic powder or 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon White pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 3 Tablespoons Lemon juice
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare souvlaki marinade
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Mix salt, spices, herbs, oil and lemon juice in a bowl and set aside
Prepare chicken
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Wash and pat chicken dry with a clean paper towel.
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Cut chicken thighs into 2 inch bite sized pieces.
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Combine the chicken bites with the marinade till well coated. Set aside in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 mins.
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While the chicken is marinating soak the bamboo skewers in water to keep it from burning during cooking.
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When ready to bake, thread the chicken pieces on the skewers till all the meat has been threaded.
Air fry
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Place chicken skewers in a parchment paper lined air fryer basket. Mine takes 4 at a time.
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Bake at 400°F / 204°C for 15 mins flipping half way through cooking time. Internal temperature should be at least 165°F / 74°C
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Let it rest for 2 minutes then bake the next batch.
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Serve with your favorites fixings
NOTES
- This recipe makes 8-10 souvlaki chicken skewers.
- If you can’t have Mediterranean oregano you can substitute with Italian oregano.
- If you are in a hurry you let chicken rest for 10 mins on the counter after mixing with marinade.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1Chicken souvlaki Calories: 203kcal Carbohydrates: 1.2g Protein: 26.5g Fat: 9.6g Saturated Fat: 2.3g Cholesterol: 81mg Sodium: 370mg Potassium: 250mg Fiber: 0.4g Sugar: 0.4g Calcium: 23mg Iron: 1mg