Description
Flavorful Chicken Souvlaki is a Mediterranean classic that brings the taste of Greece to your table. This dish features tender, marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, bursting with zesty flavors from garlic, lemon, and oregano. Paired with creamy tzatziki sauce and warm pita, it’s perfect for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners. Treat your family and friends to this delicious meal that promises to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (for Tzatziki Sauce)
- 1/2 cucumber, grated (excess moisture squeezed out)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for Tzatziki Sauce)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (or mint), chopped (for Tzatziki Sauce)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for Tzatziki Sauce)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper. Toss in chicken until well-coated. Marinate for at least one hour in the fridge.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Heat grill to medium-high (400°F).
- Cook skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 165°F).
- Mix Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, garlic, dill or mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Plate skewers with tzatziki sauce for dipping; add pita bread or Greek salad as sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (~85g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg