Chicken Souvlaki
A delicious Mediterranean recipe featuring tender grilled chicken skewers, marinated in olive oil, lemon, and aromatic herbs, served with warm pita and tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Oregano (dried)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 4 Pita bread
- Tzatziki sauce
- Fresh vegetables (such as tomatoes and onions)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Cut the chicken into chunks and marinate in olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, packing them closely but not too tight.
- Grill the Skewers: Grill the skewers over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Assemble and Serve: Serve the grilled chicken in warm pita bread, topped with tzatziki sauce and fresh vegetables.
Notes
For extra flavor, refrigerate the marinated chicken overnight. Adjust the spices to your taste, and feel free to substitute chicken with tofu or your favorite veggies for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Find it online: https://www.lunarecipez.com/chicken-souvlaki/