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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (274g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 520
Calories from Fat 312		(59%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 34.7g	53%
	Saturated Fat 7.9g	39%
	Monounsaturated Fat 18.6g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
	Trans Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 145mg		48%
Sodium 144mg		6%
Potassium 542mg		15%
Total Carbohydrate 2.1g		0%
	Dietary Fiber 0.3g	1%
	Sugars 0.5g
Protein 47.6g		95%
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Chicken Souvlaki

Recipe #56768 | 45 min | 35 min prep | add private note

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By: CountryLady
Mar 20, 2003

This is excellent served with pita bread, a garlicky tzaziki and a crisp, green salad. The marinade can also be used with veal.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes

SAUCE

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon savory
1/4 teaspoon thyme

Directions

1
If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes before using.
2
Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl; mix well.
3
Stir in chicken cubes; marinade for at least 2 hours before threading on skewers.
4
Grill on high heat, lid down.
5
Grill for about 4 minutes per side (total 8 minutes) or until the juices run clear.

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From: sherrirod

On Sep 22, 2009

Very Good! I followed advice from several reviewers (boiled baby potatoes and tzatziki) and had same flavorful results. I will definately do this again and again.

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From: Irmgard

On Aug 16, 2009

Excellent souvlaki! It is comparable to anything I have eaten in a Greek restaurant.

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From: EdsGirlAngie

On Nov 11, 2003

Very, very easy, and very, very good! The lemon flavor was very prominent, and the marinade REALLY tenderized the chicken - I noticed as I was putting it on the skewers that it almost fell apart - and that was before cooking; so you can imagine how tender it was when done! Or maybe it's because we grilled it by the "light" of the lunar eclipse ... No, I'm sure it was the lovely marinade! I didn't taste much garlic though it seemed as if I put a lot in. I will definitely marinate longer next time, maybe add a little more garlic. Everyone's taste is different. Overall, this couldn't be any easier, and it's a refreshing change. This will be a fun and different outdoor summer party dish! Oops! EdsGirl here again - I forgot to add that I used the marinade on some Yukon Gold potatoes - I boiled them till just tender, then poured the marinade on them while warm (I made extra marinade just for this purpose). They were outstanding!

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From: Bunkie

On Aug 26, 2004

Reposting my review - I forgot the stars the first time! Easy and tasty! I used whole chicken breasts instead of cutting the chicken into cubes and putting it on skewers. I added extra garlic to the marinade, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. The lemon flavor was noticeable but not overpowering, and the chicken grilled up nicely. It even got the toddler seal of approval, as my two-year-old son ate it right up. Great recipe - thanks, CountryLady!

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