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Greek Chicken Souvlaki

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Greek Chicken Souvlaki is a flavorful Mediterranean dish featuring marinated and grilled chicken skewers, served with warm pita, fresh veggies, and tangy tzatziki. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal or a summer cookout!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 red onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 bell pepper (optional), cut into chunks
  • 4 pita breads
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional), crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Wooden or metal skewers

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Toss the chicken pieces in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably a few hours.
  3. Assemble the Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, alternating with onion and bell pepper chunks if using.
  4. Grill the Chicken: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked.
  5. Warm the Pita: While grilling, warm the pita bread on the grill or in a pan.
  6. Prepare the Toppings: Dice cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley. Crumble feta if using.
  7. Assemble and Serve: Serve chicken skewers with warm pita, fresh veggies, tzatziki, and feta. Alternatively, remove chicken from skewers and make a pita wrap.

Notes

  • Chicken Alternative: Try lamb, beef, or shrimp.
  • Vegetarian Option: Use marinated tofu or halloumi.
  • Spice It Up: Add red pepper flakes or paprika to the marinade.
  • Low-Carb Version: Serve over a Greek salad instead of in a pita.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • marinate time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: greek

Keywords: Greek Chicken Souvlaki, grilled chicken skewers, Mediterranean chicken, souvlaki recipe, Greek street food

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