Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe (Skewers) with Tzatziki Recipe
This Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe features tender marinated chicken skewers served with flavorful tzatziki sauce, fresh vegetables, and warm pita bread. A classic Mediterranean dish that’s perfect for a casual meal or entertaining guests.
- Author: admin1
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
For Chicken Souvlaki:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts (approx. 1 kg/35 ounces)
- 4 tbsps olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- salt and freshly ground pepper
For Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cucumber
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 500g strained yogurt (18 ounces)
- 1–2 tbsps red wine vinegar
- a pinch of salt
For Serving:
- 8 pita breads
- olive oil
- 1–2 tsps dried oregano
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- fried potatoes (optional)
- romaine (cos) lettuce (optional)
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 8–9 wooden skewers
- Prepare the Chicken Souvlaki Marinade: Cut chicken breasts into pieces, mix with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 30-60 minutes.
- Make the Tzatziki Sauce: Blend olive oil and garlic, grate and drain cucumber, then mix with yogurt, vinegar, and salt. Chill.
- Assemble the Chicken Souvlaki: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Cook the Chicken Souvlaki: Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare the Pita Bread: Oil and season pita bread, then bake for 2 minutes.
- Serve: Arrange red onions on a platter, top with chicken skewers, olive oil, and lemon juice. Serve with warm pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and optional toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with tzatziki and pita
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Souvlaki, Chicken Skewers, Tzatziki Sauce, Mediterranean Recipe