Souvlakia Anchent Greek Style

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 13

Greek-style Souvlakia with a Mediterranean Twist

by The Chefin Main

Prep

80 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

215

Sugar

Fat

Souvlakia is a traditional Greek dish often eaten as street food or grilled for family dinners. The dish typically consists of small pieces of meat, either lamb or chicken, with onions and other vegetables, grilled on skewers and served with pitta bread. This recipe adds a Mediterranean twist by incorporating oregano, garlic, and grape juice into the marinade, creating a unique and flavorful dish.

Instructions

1.	Cut the onion into small pieces and peel the garlic cloves.
2.	Finely chop the garlic and add it to a mixing bowl along with the onion.
3.	Add olive oil, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the mixing bowl. Stir well.
4.	Cut the lamb or chicken into bite-sized cubes and add it to the mixture in the bowl. Mix everything together well.
5.	Add white grape juice to the mixture and stir well.
6.	Cover the mixing bowl with cling film and marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
7.	Preheat the griddle pan and thread the meat cubes onto skewers.
8.	Grill the souvlakia skewers for about 10 minutes or until the meat is cooked to your liking.

PROS

This recipe uses lean meat and Mediterranean seasonings making it a healthy main course option.

The marinade adds flavor, and grilling the skewers makes the meat crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

CONS

If you do not have access to a griddle pan, it can be difficult to make this dish.

The marinade should be done ahead of time, meaning this recipe requires a little bit of planning.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The lamb or chicken used in this recipe is a great source of protein and essential amino acids your body needs to function properly.
Oregano contains antioxidants and has antibacterial properties, while garlic is known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Grape juice is a good source of vitamins and antioxidants.

	4 garlic cloves
	1 medium onion
	1 teaspoon oregano
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	5/8 cup white grape juice
	1 pinch salt
	1/4 teaspoon black pepper
	14 ounces boneless lamb or 14 ounces boneless chicken