Hellenika’s chicken souvlaki

Ingredients

• 2 onions, coarsely chopped
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp dried Greek oregano
• 15 ml lemon juice
• 50 ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
• 1.5 kg chicken thigh fillets
• Lemon wedges and tzatziki or natural Greek yoghurt, mixed micro herbs and shaved baby cucumbers, to serve

Instructions

1. 1

   1.: Place onions in a blender with paprika, oregano, lemon juice and olive oil, season to taste and blend until smooth and combined. Transfer to a large bowl with chicken, season to taste and mix until combined. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for 12 hours or overnight.

2. 2

   2.: Preheat a lightly greased barbecue or char-grill pan to high, barbecue chicken, turning frequently, until charred and cooked through (15-20 minutes). Rest for 1 minute before serving.

3. 3

   3.: To serve, transfer to a platter, drizzle with extra olive oil and serve with lemon wedges, cucumber, herbs and tzatziki or yoghurt on the side.