Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Enjoy the bright flavors of the Mediterranean with this simple and healthy Greek Chicken Souvlaki. Tender chicken marinated in a lemon-garlic mixture, grilled to perfection, and served with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 medium cucumber
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 ½ cups Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- Metal skewers
Preparation Time
- Total Time: 1 hour (including marinating time)
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-16 minutes
- Servings: 4-6
Step 1: Preparing the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into strips.
Cut the chicken strips into 1 ½ inch cubes.
Step 2: Making the Marinade
Juice one lemon.
Add the cubed chicken to a mixing bowl.
Drizzle ⅓ cup olive oil over the chicken.
Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the chicken.
Mince 3 garlic cloves and add to the bowl.
Add 2 teaspoons of dried oregano.
Add 1 teaspoon of dried parsley.
Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
Add ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper.
Mix the chicken and marinade thoroughly.
Refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3: Making the Tzatziki Sauce
Grate a medium cucumber.
Drain the grated cucumber using a fine-mesh sieve or nut milk bag.
Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh dill.
Add 1 ½ cups of Greek yogurt to a mixing bowl.
Add the drained cucumber to the yogurt.
Add the chopped dill.
Mince 2 garlic cloves and add to the bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.
Add ½ teaspoon of kosher salt.
Stir to combine all the tzatziki ingredients.
Refrigerate the tzatziki sauce.
Step 4: Assembling the Skewers
Thread 4-5 pieces of chicken onto each skewer.
Step 5: Grilling the Souvlaki
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side.
Continue grilling until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
Transfer the cooked skewers to a plate.
Step 6: Serving
Transfer the tzatziki sauce to a serving bowl.
Prepare a side salad.
Place the skewers on a plate with the salad.
Serve with tzatziki sauce.
Tips
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken for several hours or overnight.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.