Chicken Souvlaki
A delicious Mediterranean dish featuring juicy chicken marinated in lemon and herbs, grilled to perfection, served in warm pita with fresh veggies and tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast, cubed
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Pita bread or flatbreads
- Red onions and tomatoes, for serving
- Tzatziki sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining cubed chicken breast, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Skewer the marinated chicken onto skewers with space between each piece.
- Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Warm the pita bread on the grill for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Prepare the tzatziki if making homemade by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt.
- Assemble the dish by removing chicken from skewers, placing it on warm pita, and topping with onions, tomatoes, and tzatziki.
Notes
For extra flavor, add grilled vegetables to the skewers or serve with a light salad dressed with olive oil and lemon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken, Souvlaki, Mediterranean, Grilled Chicken, Healthy Recipe