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Souvlaki

Souvlaki

  • 40 min
  • mild
  • Serves 6

Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Greek Chicken Souvlaki · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters, Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills

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

Good for: Party

Ingredients

13 items

6 people
  • Olive Oil2 tbsp
  • Paprika Powder1 tbsp
  • Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • Hung Curd1 cup
  • Lemon Juice1 tbsp
  • Salt2 tsp
  • Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
  • Dried Oregano1 tbsp
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
  • Chicken Boneless Cubes, Boneless1000 grams
  • Bell Peppers, Diced1 cup
  • Onion, Diced2
  • Oil3 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 6 people
Energy391kcal2346kcal
Protein43g257g
Carbohydrate8.5g51g
Fat20g119g
Fibre1.8g11g
Sugar4.1g25g

Cookd masalas for chicken boneless cubes

Method

  1. 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.

    Olive OilPaprika PowderGarlicHung CurdLemon JuiceSaltBlack Pepper PowderDried OreganoCoriander Leaves

  2. 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. 3

    Skewer the chicken, bell peppers and onions alternatively.

    Bell PeppersOnion

  4. 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.

    Oil

  5. 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 391 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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