Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Submitted by: Leon and Mary Brock

Attributed to:  Zorba

Category: Poultry

Description: Classic Greek dish to get you fueled up for a night of dancing the HORA. Skewers can be served as the meat portion of a meal or over a bed of rice with a medley of grilled Mediterranean vegetables.

“Life is trouble. Only death is not. To be alive is to undo your belt and look for trouble”. Zorba the Greek, as immortalized by Anthony Quinn ( 1964).

Bon appetit.

Prep Time: 6 1/2 - 24 1/2 hours, includes time to marinate

Total Time: add 15 minutes to grill

Servings: 4

Difficulty rating: 2

Ingredients:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces; about 24-32 pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

4 large minced garlic cloves

3 tablespoons Greek seasoning

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Special tools/utensils needed:

1 gallon ziploc bag

4-6 skewers

grill or grilling pan

Directions: 

1. Combine all the ingredients  including the chicken in a ziplock bag and shake well to mix. 

2. Place in the refrigerator and marinate overnight, but for a minimum of 6 hours if the band is warming up already. Remove the chicken and discard the leftover marinade. 

3. Thread chicken onto skewers.

4. Grill outdoors or on a stovetop grill pan over medium high heat, turning occasionally. Cook until thoroughly done, about 15 minutes, with an internal spot temperature of 165F.