Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe with Tzatziki Recipe
A delicious Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe that features marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and served with pita bread, Tzatziki sauce, and a variety of Mediterranean fixings like tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and olives. This flavorful and satisfying dish is perfect for a casual gathering or a family meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 10 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp each Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/4 cup Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 bay leaves
Other Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 lb organic boneless skinless chicken breast, fat removed, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
- Greek pita bread
- Tzatziki Sauce (make according to this recipe)
- Sliced tomato, cucumber, onions, and Kalamata olives
- Greek salad recipe
- Roasted Garlic Hummus
- Mezze Platter
- Watermelon and Cucumber Salad
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small food processor, combine garlic, oregano, rosemary, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil, white wine, and lemon juice (reserve bay leaves). Pulse until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a bowl, add bay leaves, and pour the marinade over it. Toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare Skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water, then thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill, cook chicken skewers until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble Souvlaki: Spread Tzatziki on pitas, add grilled chicken, veggies, and olives.
- Serve: Enjoy with additional sides like Greek salad, hummus, or a Mezze platter.
Notes
- For quicker marinating, poke holes in chicken with a fork before adding the marinade.
- Adjust grilling time based on the size of chicken pieces to ensure they are cooked through.
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with pita and toppings
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Souvlaki, Grilled Chicken Skewers, Tzatziki Sauce, Mediterranean Cuisine
