Souvlaki
Also known as Greek Chicken Souvlaki · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters, Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills
Snacks & StartersKebabs, Tikkas & GrillsLow carbHigh proteinGluten-free
Good for: Party
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Greek chicken souvlaki: chicken in hung curd, paprika, oregano and lemon, skewered and pan-grilled. Mild, serves 6, 40 minutes plus marinating, video.
High protein
Ingredients
13 itemsHung Curd1 cup
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Chicken Boneless Cubes, Boneless1000 grams
Olive Oil2 tbsp
Paprika Powder1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Dried Oregano1 tbsp
Salt2 tsp
Black Pepper Powder0.50 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Onion, Diced2
Sunflower Oil3 tbsp
Bell Peppers, Diced1 cup
Contains: milk.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 392kcal | 2352kcal |
| Protein | 43g | 258g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.7g | 52g |
| Fat | 20g | 119g |
| Fibre | 1.9g | 11g |
| Sugar | 4.1g | 25g |
Cookd masalas for chicken boneless cubes
Method
- 1
In a bowl, add 2 tbsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, hung curd, lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano and mix it till it all combines.
Hung CurdLemon JuiceOlive OilPaprika PowderGarlicDried OreganoSaltBlack Pepper PowderCoriander Leaves
- 2
Add the chicken, mix it till the marinade coats evenly on every piece. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Chicken Boneless Cubes
- 3
Skewer the chicken, bell peppers and onions alternatively.
OnionBell Peppers
- 4
Heat a grill pan, add oil and grill the skewered chicken evenly on all sides.Keep basting it with oil and make sure grill marks appear on both sides and the chicken is cooked all the way through.
Sunflower Oil
- 5
Arrange it on a plate. Serve it hot along with tzatziki.
Before you start
- How long does Souvlaki take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Souvlaki serve?
- 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Souvlaki vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Souvlaki spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Souvlaki?
- 1000 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, 1 cup Hung Curd, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 cup Bell Peppers, 2 Onion, 2 tbsp Olive Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Souvlaki?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Souvlaki?
- About 392 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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