Greek Style Chicken Souvlaki
This Greek-style chicken souvlaki is a delicious and flavorful grilled chicken dish marinated in a blend of Mediterranean spices and served with tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Cucumber - 1, thinly sliced
- Red onion - 1, thinly sliced
- Tomatoes - 2, sliced
- Tzatziki sauce - 1 cup
- Pita bread - 4, warmed
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
- Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil - 1/4 cup
- Chicken breasts - 4, boneless and skinless
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a ziplock bag.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag, and massage the marinade into the chicken to ensure it is evenly coated.
- Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the chicken skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are cooked through and slightly charred.
- Remove the chicken skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the chicken souvlaki on warmed pita bread, topped with tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber.
- Enjoy the delicious Greek-style chicken souvlaki!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 40g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g
