Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Chicken Souvlaki, a delightful Mediterranean dish that transforms your dining experience. This recipe features succulent marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, served warm on pita bread with fresh toppings like tomatoes, red onions, and creamy tzatziki sauce. It’s the ideal choice for weeknight dinners or summer barbecues, bringing a taste of Greece right to your table. Whether enjoyed as a wrap or plated with a refreshing salad, Greek Chicken Souvlaki is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 plum tomatoes, sliced
- Tzatziki sauce
- Pita bread (khubz)
- Lemon slices, for squeezing
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl; coat cubed chicken and refrigerate for 45 minutes.
- Skewer the chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill or bake: Grill on medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes or bake at 350°F for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Assemble: Serve on warm pita with tomatoes, red onions, and tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (about 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg