Authentic Greek Souvlaki Skewers Recipe

Authentic Greek Souvlaki skewers is a super easy and tasty greek kabob with tender grilled meat marinated in a lemony olive oil mixture.  Serve with an authentic Tzatziki sauce.

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Authentic Greek Souvlaki

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
marinate: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Kelly DiMascio
Souvlaki is a great Greek meat recipe, which combines tender meat and grilled meat.
Feel free to mix the types of meat you use and you can add onion and pepper wedges to your skewers as well.
Also, you can cut your meat into larger or smaller chunks depending on how large or small you like your meat skewers.
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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork/lamb/chicken cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 lemons - juiced
  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt - plain non-fat
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 T red wine vinegar
  • 1 t dried oregano
  • 5 cloves garlic - crushed
  • Salt and pepper to taste - to taste

Instructions

  • Mix the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the meat making sure to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours
  • Preheat grill to medium heat. Put meat onto kebab skewers.
  • Lightly brush grill with oil. Cook the meat for 10-15 minutes or until done, be sure to turn the skewers often to ensure the meat is cooked evenly.

Notes

 
 
Calories are calculated using chicken breasts.  Serve with authentic Tzatziki.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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