Description
Greek Chicken Souvlaki is a delightful dish that transports you to the sun-soaked Mediterranean with every juicy bite. Infused with zesty lemon, fragrant oregano, and grilled to perfection, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for backyard cookouts or casual weeknight dinners. Enjoy it wrapped in warm pita bread, accompanied by creamy tzatziki sauce for a satisfying meal that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Pita bread, for serving
- Tzatziki sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes and toss in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto soaked wooden or metal skewers.
- Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked.
- Serve & Enjoy: Let rest for a few minutes before serving with warm pita bread and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 115mg