Description
Indulge in the delicious taste of Greek Chicken Souvlaki, a beloved street food that brings vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your table. This easy-to-make dish features tender, marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and served with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pita bread
- Tzatziki sauce
- Sliced red onion
- Sliced tomatoes for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add cubed chicken to a zip-top bag or bowl with marinade. Seal and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes.
- Prepare Skewers: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Cook skewers for 8–10 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 163°F.
- Serve: Assemble on warm pita with tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg