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Lemon Pepper Chicken Souvlakia Skewers

These easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Souvlakia Skewers are packed with tender chicken and bright, zesty flavor. Perfect for oven or air fryer, they make a delicious and simple meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade

  • 6 thighs boneless, skinless chicken cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Sauce Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper or more to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 batch Lazy Tzatziki for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F or your air fryer to 400°F.

Chicken

  • Pat dry your rinsed chicken thighs with paper towel. Slice into 2 inch square pieces. In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, black pepper, salt, and paprika. Add in the chicken to coat. You can marinate covered in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours) or just skewer it directly onto your 8-inch sticks and cook. Pack the pieces tightly onto the sticks.
  • To cook in your OVEN at 425°F: bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping half way through. To cook in your AIR FRYER at 400°F: cook for 12 minutes, then flip and cook for another 10 minutes. The internal temperature of your chicken should read over 165°F.
  • If you need to brown them to get that golden color, simply set your oven to broil for a few minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.

Sauce

  • In a small glass, whisk together WELL all of the Sauce Ingredients (olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and paprika). Taste and adjust if needed. Pour it onto your chicken souvlakia and enjoy!

Notes

Serve these flavorful chicken souvlaki skewers with a side of Lazy Tzatziki, a fresh Greek salad, or warm pita bread for a complete meal. Adjust spice levels to your preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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