Authentic Greek Chicken Souvlaki Marinade in 5 Minutes
Whip up a flavorful Greek chicken souvlaki marinade in just five minutes, infused with vibrant Mediterranean flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Marinade
- Method: Marinating and Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons (about 6 tbsp)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Combine the olive oil and lemon juice in a medium bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Add the zest of one lemon.
- Mix in the minced garlic.
- Sprinkle in the dried oregano, salt, and pepper, whisking until blended.
- Incorporate the apple cider vinegar.
- Add the Greek yogurt and mix well.
- Finish with the crushed red pepper flakes.
- Marinate your chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or cook your souvlaki to perfection.
Notes
Use leftovers as salad dressing or drizzle over grilled veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek, marinade, chicken souvlaki, easy recipe, Mediterranean