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Village-Style Chicken Souvlaki and Olives
Greek & Mediterranean Free recipe

Village-Style Chicken Souvlaki and Olives

4.9 (486 ratings)

Our Chicken Souvlaki leans on extra-virgin olive oil and patience: kissed with char and smoke, then finished and Olives.

Prep
18 min
Cook
52 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb chicken souvlaki
  • 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium lemon
  • 1 lb garlic
  • a pinch fresh oregano
  • 4 oz crumbled feta
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the chicken souvlaki generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the chicken souvlaki and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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