The Recipe · No.973 · Chicken Souvlaki

Chicken Souvlaki, and where to source it

Chicken Souvlaki — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Chicken Souvlaki Greek 5best2buy.com

Marinate in lemon, oil and oregano but keep it under an hour if you cut the chicken small. Too long in that much acid and the surface turns chalky and mealy before it ever hits the grill.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep20 min
Cook12 min
Makesserves 4
CuisineGreek
Cost$$
Gluten-freeDairy-free
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Chicken thighs
Boneless, skinless. Thighs stay juicy on a grill where breast dries out.
2 lb
Lemons
Juice for the marinade — bright acid is the soul of souvlaki.
2
Local / market
Olive oil
Carries the marinade and helps the char; use a solid Greek oil.
1/3 cup
Dried oregano
Greek oregano if you can find it — the defining herb here.
1 tbsp
Garlic
Minced; four cloves is not too many for this much chicken.
4 cloves
Red wine vinegar
A splash rounds out the lemon with a deeper tang.
1 tbsp
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●● Squeaky clean
About as virtuous as dinner gets. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Air fryerGrill
The Method
  1. Cut and marinateCut thighs into 1.5-inch chunks; toss with lemon, oil, oregano, garlic, vinegar and salt. Marinate 30 to 60 minutes.
  2. SkewerThread chunks onto skewers, leaving small gaps so heat reaches all sides.
  3. Grill hotGrill over high heat, turning to build char on each face, 10 to 12 minutes until cooked through.
  4. RestRest 5 minutes so the juices settle back in.
  5. ServeServe in warm pita with tzatziki, tomato and red onion.
The Toolkit

Metal skewers · Charcoal grill · Mixing bowl

Straight Answers
Can you make Chicken Souvlaki in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — this is exactly what an air fryer does well. Work in a single layer so the air can move, and shake or flip halfway for even crisping. It runs a touch faster than the oven, so check early.

Can you freeze Chicken Souvlaki? — Not ideal

You can, but the crisp coating softens. Freeze the cooked pieces, then re-crisp them in a hot oven or air fryer — never the microwave.

Can you make Chicken Souvlaki ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Chicken Souvlaki gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Chicken Souvlaki vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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