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Greek Souvlaki-Style Grilled Chicken
Rachel Kim

Greek Souvlaki-Style Grilled Chicken

Lemon, garlic and oregano give whole chicken breasts the familiar flavor of souvlaki without threading skewers. A short marinade is enough; long acid exposure can make the surface mealy. Grill the even pieces hot and fast, then rest before slicing across the grain.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6 ounces each
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken to an even 3/4-inch thickness. Mix oil, lemon, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and marinate chicken for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  2. Heat a grill to medium-high and oil the grates. Drain excess marinade.
  3. Grill 5 to 6 minutes per side, turning once.
  4. Remove when the thickest part reaches 165°F, rest 5 minutes and slice.