Description
Greek street food magic comes alive with this green chicken souvlaki, delivering Mediterranean flavors straight to your plate. Marinated chicken skewers kissed with fresh herbs and zesty lemon create a simple yet irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) chicken breast, cut into cubes
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) dried oregano
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid and Oil Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 4 pita bread
Optional Toppings:
- Tomatoes
- Red onion
- Feta cheese
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl to create a vibrant marinade.
- Immerse chicken cubes thoroughly in the marinade, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Refrigerate for 30-120 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate.
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature, around 400°F, creating ideal grilling conditions.
- Carefully thread marinated chicken onto skewers, maintaining even spacing between pieces.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, rotating to achieve consistent charring and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Meanwhile, craft yogurt sauce by blending Greek yogurt with fresh dill, seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance its creamy texture.
- Warm pita bread briefly on grill or in oven to enhance its softness and create slight crispness.
- Slide chicken off skewers directly onto warmed pita bread, maintaining its juicy presentation.
- Layer additional ingredients like cucumber, diced tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese over chicken.
- Generously dollop yogurt sauce across the assembled souvlaki, creating a visually appealing and flavorful dish.
- Fold pita edges inward, creating a compact, handheld meal ready for immediate consumption.
Notes
- Swap lean chicken breasts for thighs to boost flavor and moisture, ensuring juicier meat that won’t dry out during grilling.
- Create a gluten-free version by using lettuce wraps instead of traditional pita bread, perfect for low-carb diets or those with wheat sensitivities.
- Marinate chicken longer than 30 minutes for more intense herb and citrus flavors, allowing ingredients to deeply penetrate the meat for maximum taste.
- Prep skewers ahead of time and store in sealed containers for quick weeknight meals, making meal planning easier and more efficient.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-16 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 422 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg