Description
Baked Chicken Souvlaki is a mouthwatering Greek dish that captures the essence of flavorful marinated chicken baked to perfection. With a zesty lemon-garlic marinade, this dish is both easy to prepare and versatile, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it with warm pita bread, fresh veggies, or a side of tzatziki for a delightful meal that transports your taste buds to the sunny shores of Greece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss in the marinade until well coated.
- Transfer marinated chicken to the baking dish in a single layer and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with remaining marinade or tzatziki sauce and colorful veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (113g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg