Chicken Souvlaki
- 20m Prep Time
- 15m Cook Time
- 2h Ready In
Tender pork cubes marinated in a Greek-inspired blend of spices, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar, then grilled or skewered. A classic souvlaki dish perfect for a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 500 g pork rump
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- extra virgin olive oil
- white wine vinegar
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Homemade Tzatziki
- Easy Flatbreads
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 7 of 14 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 106 mg
- Iron: 2.68 mg
- Magnesium: 22.5 mg
- Phosphorus: 117 mg
- Potassium: 257 mg
- Zinc: 0.7 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 4 chicken breasts
- 500 g pork rump
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- dried oregano
- extra virgin olive oil
- white wine vinegar
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Homemade Tzatziki
- Easy Flatbreads
Prepare
- Crush 1 garlic clove
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Cut the pork into roughly 1-inch cubes and place in a bowl.
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Step 2.
In a separate small bowl, mix together the salt, sugar, cumin, allspice, thyme, oregano, and crushed garlic. Add the olive oil, white wine vinegar, and plenty of cracked black pepper, and stir to combine.
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Step 3.
Pour the marinade over the pork cubes and massage well into every piece, ensuring all surfaces are coated.
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Step 4.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours, or overnight for best flavor. While the pork marinates, you can prepare any side dishes or clean up.
Recipe variations
- Based on Pork Souvlaki by Plan n Cook Kitchen