# Skewered Chicken Souvlaki

A beautiful skewered chicken souvlaki marinated in Greek yogurt, honey, and a variety of spices and herbs.

- Servings: 18 servings
- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp dried Greek mint
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Greek thyme honey
- 6 Tbsp extra virgin Greek olive oil
- to taste Sea salt
- 1.5 pounds skinned boneless chicken breasts (3 breasts)
- 18 10- or 12-inch wooden skewers soaked in water for 1 hour, or metal skewers
- Freshly ground black pepper

## Instructions

1. Combine the garlic, cumin, cayenne (if using), paprika, mint, and yogurt in a bowl.
2. Stir in the honey and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil.
3. Blend well and season with salt.
4. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
5. Place chicken in a shallow dish in one layer and pour the marinade over them.
6. Turn the chicken so that the meat is coated all over.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
8. For broiling, place on an oiled rack inside a large baking dish about 6 inches from the heat source.
9. Broil for about 10-15 minutes, turning once, until golden and cooked through.
10. Alternatively, place in an oiled pan in a preheated 400F/200C oven for 15 to 18 minutes, turning once, until golden and cooked through.

## Equipment

- bowl
- shallow dish
- baking dish
- oiled rack
- oiled pan
- wooden skewers
- metal skewers

## Tips

- Marinating chicken in yogurt produces very tender, almost flaky meat.
- Yogurt, which falls under the lactic acid category, produces a different result for tenderizing meat, especially with chicken.
- You can either bake, broil, or grill the skewers.

## Source

- Original video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=arj1T9zyiok
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1e6297c9-ccf7-472f-b933-6643cd673dc8
- Extracted: 2026-01-27

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