Description
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki is a flavorful and easy-to-make Greek-inspired weeknight dinner, featuring tender marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, served with a refreshing cucumber yogurt sauce, fresh vegetables, and warm pita bread. This meal combines zesty lemon, garlic, and oregano with wholesome ingredients for a delicious and wholesome experience.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts (Cut into 1” pieces)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (Adjust quantity to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 6 cloves Garlic (Smashed)
- 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (Whole fat preferred)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/3 cup Finely chopped cucumber
- 1 clove Minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Freshly chopped dill
- 1 pinch Red pepper flakes (Optional)
For Serving
- 4 pieces Pita (Warmed)
- 1 cup Thinly sliced tomatoes
- 2 cups Chopped romaine
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, smashed garlic cloves, dried oregano, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to create the marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the cut chicken breast pieces to the marinade, stirring until all pieces are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Make the Tzatziki Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with lemon juice, finely chopped cucumber, minced garlic, freshly chopped dill, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers evenly, ensuring they are securely in place for grilling.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high heat, ensuring the grates are clean and lightly oiled.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the chicken skewers on the grill and cook for approximately 12 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
- Warm the Pita: While the chicken is grilling, warm the pita bread on the grill or in a pan until soft and pliable.
- Assemble and Serve: Serve the chicken souvlaki on warm pita bread with sliced tomatoes, chopped romaine, and a generous dollop of the tzatziki sauce. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Adjust garlic and lemon according to your taste preferences for a milder or more intense flavor.
- The tzatziki sauce can be prepared a day ahead to enhance the flavors.
- For a low-fat option, use low-fat Greek yogurt in the tzatziki.
- Serve with a side of lemon wedges for an extra zesty touch.
