chicken souvlaki recipe

All-star chicken souvlaki recipe takes you to the streets of Athens. Best souvlaki marinade; instructions for indoor/outdoor grilling &amp; what to serve along.

Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe with Tzatziki

garlic cloves,

oregano

rosemary

tsp sweet paprika

cup Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil

dry white wine

lemon

bay leaves

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

Hummus

Mezze Platter

Watermelon and Cucumber Salad

Prepare the marinade. In the bowl of a small food processor, add garlic, oregano, rosemary, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil, white wine, and lemon juice (do NOT add the dried bay leaves yet). Pulse until well combined.

Place chicken in a large bowl and add bay leaves. Top with marinade. Toss to combine, making sure chicken is well-coated with marinade. cover tightly and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight (see note for quicker marinating option.)

Soak 10 to 12 wooden skewers in water for 30 to 45 minutes or so. Prepare Tzatziki sauce and other fixings, and if you're adding Greek salad or other sides, prepare those as well. (some sides like roasted garlic hummus may take longer, you can prepare those in advance).

When ready, thread marinated chicken pieces through the prepared skewers.

Prepare outdoor grill (or griddle). Brush grates with a little oil and heat over medium-high heat. t. Place chicken skewers on grill (or cook in batches on griddle) until well browned and internal temperature registers 155° on instant read thermometer. Be sure to turn skewers evenly to cook on all sides, about 5 minutes total. (Adjust temperature of grill if necessary). While grilling, brush lightly with the marinade (then discard any left marinade).

Transfer chicken to serving platter and let rest for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, briefly grill pitas and keep warm.

Assemble grilled chicken souvlaki pitas. First, spread Tzatziki sauce on pita, add chicken pieces (take them off skewers first, of course) then add veggies and olives.

Optional: if you want more items to add to your buffet, consider Greek salad, watermelon salad, roasted garlic hummus, or a big Mezze platter.

This recipe was easy and delicious, and reminded me of having Souvlaki in Greece! The garlic is powerful but not overwhelming, and the lemon, olive oil and herbs add just the right amount of flavour. Super tender and delicious- I have this bookmarked now and it will be my go to for grilled chicken  skewers! 

Thank you for sharing- really fantastic!

Absolutely fantastic!  I have baked in the oven in the winter and BBQ'd in the summer and both are delicious.  BBQ is best.  My entire family LOVED this recipe.

Better than any restaurant!  The chicken turned out so incredibly tender after marinating for 6 hours.  Served with Mediterranean Chopped Salad and Olive Oil Pasta.  Guests said it was the best meal they had ever had.  Thank you for the great recipe!

So I am one of those people who always changes a recipe! This one is so perfect and so is the tzatziki! Wow!!!!!

This recipe is amazing.  I make it every week.  I also sometimes pre-marinade the chicken a few days, then toss in freezer, then bring camping or on trips.  Its so good.  I tend to go heavier on the spices and at this point I don't even measure.  It turns out great every time.  It tastes best cooked on an open fire or grill so it gets the crunchy bits.  I usually serve with the tzatziki sauce and then a dice red onion, a cucumber and tomato with olive oil and lemon juice to go with. I've also made this with pork tenderloin because it was all I had and that turned out great too.  You will want to double the recipes so you have leftovers! Thank you for all your great recipes.  I appreciate you and your site.

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This simple and healthy Chicken Souvlaki is classic Greek street food. The marinated chicken is packed with flavor and will bring the taste of Greece right to your kitchen.

Chicken Souvlaki

lb. boneless, skinless, chicken breasts,

olive oil

white wine vinegar

garlic cloves, minced

Greek Seasoning

lemon,

salt

pepper

Combine all ingredients in a ziplock bag and...

Combine all ingredients in a ziplock bag and shake well to mix.

Add chicken and shake to ensure the marinade...

Add chicken and shake to ensure the marinade is covering chicken. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 6 hours.

Remove chicken from marinade, and toss leftover marinade....

Remove chicken from marinade, and toss leftover marinade. Thread chicken onto skewers and grill until cooked thoroughly on an outdoor grill or on the stove top with grill pan. Serve warm!

Serve with Tzatziki sauce for dipping, as a...

Serve with Tzatziki sauce for dipping, as a topping for Greek salad, in pita for chicken gyros or wiht Greek sides or roasted vegetables.

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This simple and healthy Chicken Souvlaki recipe is classic Greek street food. The marinated chicken is packed with flavor and will bring the taste of Greece right into your kitchen.

Chicken Souvlaki is Greek chicken kabobs marinated in fresh herb oregano (my fav), garlic, lemon, olive oil and seasonings. So simple, but amazingly flavorful chicken kabobs, Chicken Souvlaki is must try for every Mediterranean food lover! *Gluten free, carb-free, low-fat, paleo, and whole-30 diet friendly.So today I thought to give you another favorite to include in your Summer BBQ menu!&nbsp;Oh, and no worries if you not looking to grill. I have included instructions to prepare chicken souvlaki kabobs in oven! With just 10 minutes prep and pantry staples, this Greek chicken main course is much easier to prepare at home than you might imagine.&nbsp;So, let's cook some chicken sooov-lah-kee! Shall we? <img alt="Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe" height="502" loading="lazy" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 750px, (max-width: 414px) 93vw, 96vw" src="https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/greek-chicken-souvlaki.jpg" srcset="https://media.chefdehome.com/800/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/greek-chicken-souvlaki.jpg 800w,https://media.chefdehome.com/655/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/greek-chicken-souvlaki.jpg 655w,https://media.chefdehome.com/492/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/greek-chicken-souvlaki.jpg 492w,https://media.chefdehome.com/310/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/greek-chicken-souvlaki.jpg 310w,https://media.chefdehome.com/100/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/greek-chicken-souvlaki.jpg 100w,https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/greek-chicken-souvlaki.jpg 750w" width="750" />Just like most Greek chicken recipes, herbs and spices are heart of Chicken souvlaki. Being a spice and herbs fanatic, this chicken preparation won me over for my love of oregano. I came across oregano chicken (first time) in a Mexican restaurant... (I know! What are the odds?!)...then, second time in a Greek restaurant.. even though both marinades and taste profiles were different.. one thing I connected with immediately.. and that was the oregano.&nbsp;If you love Greek/Mexican cooking.. I'm sure you are no new to flavor of oregano. It is also a good antioxidant and healthy herb. I love using it in <a href="https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/517/slow-cooker-turnip-kale-and-lentil-soup" target="_blank" title="Kale and Turnip Soup Recipe">soups</a>, and even in <a href="https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/654/mediterranean-chickpea-cucumber-salad-with-shallot-dressing" target="_blank" title="Chickpea Cucumber Salad Recipe">salad dressings</a>.&nbsp;In simple words, there is no chicken souvlaki without oregano. Period. Of course, garlic, lemon, and olive oil are also important ingredients in souvlaki marinade.. but oregano, is the Star! My personal touch in this marinade is cumin powder (for some earthiness), parsley for freshness, and little chili flakes for a subtle kick. <img alt="Chicken Souvlaki Marinade" height="1102" loading="lazy" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 750px, (max-width: 414px) 93vw, 96vw" src="https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-marinade.jpg" srcset="https://media.chefdehome.com/800/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-marinade.jpg 800w,https://media.chefdehome.com/655/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-marinade.jpg 655w,https://media.chefdehome.com/492/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-marinade.jpg 492w,https://media.chefdehome.com/310/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-marinade.jpg 310w,https://media.chefdehome.com/100/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-marinade.jpg 100w,https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-marinade.jpg 750w" width="750" />For chicken souvlaki recipe, I used combination of fresh and dried oregano. Dried oregano is more potent and adds more punch of flavor. Honestly, when I don't have fresh oregano in-hand, I often replace is all with dried.How To Prepare Chicken SouvlakiTo prepare chicken souvlaki, I start by mixing marinate ingredients, oregano, garlic, lemon, olive oil, parsley, chili flakes, and cumin powder in a bowl or a seal-able plastic bag. Once marinade is ready, I either slice chicken into bite-size pieces or pound chicken tenders into flat strips to make (little fancy) skewers. Either ways, for good flavor, it is important to marinate chicken for at-least 30 minutes. This is what brings out the flavor of oregano and garlic. Also, marinade tenderizes chicken and kabobs come out moist and juicy. (yum!)When ready to grill, I skew chicken onto skewers, and throw on pre-heated grill until chicken is fully cooked from all sides and kabobs have nice char.. exactly like you get in Greek restaurants!&nbsp;That's it! Souvlaki Chicken is really THAT easy recipe. Just make sure to keep an eye on chicken when start to char, don't let oregano burn out. I like to brush kabobs with mixture of lemon, oil and salt.. this mixture keeps kabobs moist and prevents burning of delicious marinade.<img alt="Easy Souvlaki Chicken Kabobs Recipe" height="1171" loading="lazy" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 750px, (max-width: 414px) 93vw, 96vw" src="https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki.jpg" srcset="https://media.chefdehome.com/800/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki.jpg 800w,https://media.chefdehome.com/655/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki.jpg 655w,https://media.chefdehome.com/492/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki.jpg 492w,https://media.chefdehome.com/310/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki.jpg 310w,https://media.chefdehome.com/100/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki.jpg 100w,https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki.jpg 750w" width="750" />Mix marinade, marinate chicken, skew&nbsp;and grill! #deliciouschickensouvlakiIn-fact, I often marinate an extra batch of chicken. (Marinade recipe doubles easily). then, one weekdays, even when I have no plans to switch-on grill, chicken souvlaki is ready in oven or even on stove-top in a cast iron grill pan. My personal favorite is oven-method.. or I should say, oven broil method because it brings that charred grilled kabobs flavor in chicken.Note: I have included method to cook chicken souvlaki in oven in the notes because you will be making it again. I bet! This recipe is a sure winner!<img alt="Chicken Souvlaki Kabobs" height="1125" loading="lazy" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 750px, (max-width: 414px) 93vw, 96vw" src="https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-kabobs.jpg" srcset="https://media.chefdehome.com/800/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-kabobs.jpg 800w,https://media.chefdehome.com/655/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-kabobs.jpg 655w,https://media.chefdehome.com/492/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-kabobs.jpg 492w,https://media.chefdehome.com/310/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-kabobs.jpg 310w,https://media.chefdehome.com/100/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-kabobs.jpg 100w,https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-kabobs.jpg 750w" width="750" />The chicken souvlaki recipe is *gluten free but I'm including grilled pita idea for serving. It is optional, yet I must say,&nbsp;Souvlaki and pita&nbsp;are simply made for each other. To grill pita, oil pita bread, and throw on the grill just until nice grill mark appears on both sides. Serve on side for a complete Mediterranean chicken dinner with side of rice and salad. I also recommend serving <a href="https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/773/tzatziki-sauce" target="_blank" title="Tzatziki Sauce Recipe">Tzatziki sauce</a> on side. TIP: If you want to keep dinner gluten free, only serve with side of rice and greens salad. If looking for carb free... Skip rice as well and double the amount of greens.Now, this is the magic of home cooking! Isn't it? Gluten free, carb free or just a Greek-style dinner night, you can take homemade food and go many healthy directions!<img alt="Chicken Souvlaki Kabobs recipe with rice and pita" height="2812" loading="lazy" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 750px, (max-width: 414px) 93vw, 96vw" src="https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-recipe.jpg" srcset="https://media.chefdehome.com/800/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-recipe.jpg 800w,https://media.chefdehome.com/655/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-recipe.jpg 655w,https://media.chefdehome.com/492/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-recipe.jpg 492w,https://media.chefdehome.com/310/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-recipe.jpg 310w,https://media.chefdehome.com/100/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-recipe.jpg 100w,https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/chicken-souvlaki/chicken-souvlaki-recipe.jpg 750w" width="750" />More Summer Grill Season RecipesI'm all about summer grilling these days. Try following reader's favorite recipes:<ol class="link-list"><li><a href="https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/750/malai-chicken-tikka" target="_blank" title="Malai Chicken Tikka Recipe">Malai Chicken Tikka</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/766/grilled-turkey-burgers" target="_blank" title="Grilled Turkey Burgers Recipe">Greek-style Grilled Turkey Burgers</a></li><li><a href="https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/740/chickpea-burgers" target="_blank" title="Chickpea Burgers Recipe">Chickpea Burgers</a></li><li><a href="https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/943/chimichurri-chicken" title="Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Recipe">Chimichurri Chicken</a></li><li><a href="https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/907/huli-huli-chicken-huli-huli-sauce" title="Huli-Huli Chicken Recipe">Huli-Huli Chicken</a></li></ol>Don't stop there! This week, I have plans to bring to you, two more recipes that will add value to your Chicken Souvlaki Dinner! If you making this tonight, cook some extra and save leftovers. hint hintUpdates: June 6: <a href="https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/773/tzatziki-sauce" target="_blank" title="Tzatziki Sauce Recipe">Tzatziki Sauce</a>. June 9: <a href="https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/774/tzatziki-chicken-salad" target="_blank" title="Tzatziki Chicken Salad Recipe">Creamy Healthy Tzatziki Chicken Salad</a>-Savita x

Chicken Souvlaki 

1.5 lbs Chicken, 3-4 boneless breast or 12-14 chicken tenders

tbsp Oregano, fresh leaves,

tbsp Garlic, about 4-5 garlic cloves, fresh minced

tbsp Olive Oil

Cup Lemon, juice,

tsp Cumin Powder

tbsp Parsley, fresh leaves, chopped

tsp Chili Flakes

Salt

Black Pepper, freshly cracked

Oil Spray

Pita Bread

Prepare Souvlaki Marinade

To make the Souvlaki Marinate, in a wide bowl (with a lid) or in seal-able bag, add all ingredients except chicken in the ingredient list above. Mix well and set aside.

Marinate Chicken

Slice chicken breast into small 1-2 inch pieces. Add to the marinade and coat into the marinade. Cover with lid (or close the bag), refrigerate until ready to use. Marinating for 20-30 minutes tenderize the meat and makes it very flavorful. You can marinate it up-to overnight.

Make Chicken Skewers and Grill

For grilling, preheat grill. Skew pieces of marinated chicken souvlaki into the skewers. I **skewed about 4-5 long tenders per skewer. Grill on preheated grill until chicken is fully cooked from all sides. 

Grill Pita and Serve Chicken Souvlaki

If serving grilled pita on side, spray oil on grill pita bread until nice grill marks appear on both sides (30 sec to 1 minute each side). Serve on side with Chicken Souvlaki! Serve and enjoy!

This Greek Chicken souvlaki recipe (skewers) takes you back to your favourite Taverna! Complete with best chicken souvlaki marinade and what to serve along.

Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe (Skewers) with Tzatziki

chicken breasts (approx. 1 kg/35 ounces)

salt and pepper

cucumber

garlic, minced

extra virgin olive oil

yogurt (18 ounces)

red wine vinegar

pita breads

tomato sliced

onion

potatoes (optional)

romaine (cos) lettuce (optional)

8-9 wooden skewers

To prepare this chicken souvlaki recipe, start by preparing the marinade. Cut the chicken breasts into 2-3 cm pieces and place them in a large bowl, along with all the marinade ingredients. Use your hands to mix really well, cover with plastic wrap and put in the fridge for 30-60 minutes.

In the meantime prepare the tzatziki sauce for the chicken souvlaki. Pour in a blender the olive oil and grated garlic and blend until combined. Remove the skin and the seeds of the cucumber and grate it into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and leave aside for 10 minutes. Wrap the grated cucumber in a towel and squeeze, in order to get rid of the excess water. In a bowl, add the cucumber, the blended garlic and oil, the yogurt, 1-2 tbsps of red wine vinegar, a pinch of salt and blend, until the ingredients are combined. Store the tzatziki sauce in the fridge and always serve cold.

To assemble the chicken souvlaki (skewers), cut the wooden skewers to fit your griddle pan and soak them in water. (This will prevent them from burning.) Thread the chicken pieces, comfortably, on the skewers.

Preheat a grill or griddle pan on a high heat. Cook the chicken souvlaki (skewers) for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until nicely coloured on all sides and cooked through.

While your chicken souvlaki is cooking, prepare the pita breads. Preheat the oven to 250C. Use a cooking brush to oil the pita breads on both sides and season with salt and oregano. Place a large oven tray (upside down) at the bottom of the oven and place the pita breads on top of the tray. Bake for 2 minutes. (Alternatively you can use a griddle pan or a grill.)

To serve the chicken souvlaki (skewers), slice 2 red onions and place on a platter; top with the chicken souvlaki (skewers), drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil and a good squeeze of lemon juice. Serve while still warm with some pita breads and tzatziki sauce. You can also serve the chicken souvlaki (skewers) wrapped, like a sandwich. Spread some tzatziki sauce on the pita breads and top it with the chicken souvlaki (skewers), sliced onions, tomatoes and fried potatoes and wrap. Enjoy!

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Learn how to make your own homemade chicken skewers with fluffy pita bread with this easy to follow traditional Greek chicken souvlaki recipe! And the ideal match for your traditional Greek Chicken souvlaki with pita is of course nothing else than a cooling garlicky Tzaziki sauce (see here: https://www.mygreekdish.com/recipe/tzatziki-yogurt-and-cucumber-sauce/)

Chicken souvlaki is one of the most popular street foods in Greece and for good reason. It tastes like heaven! Souvlaki stands for “meat-on-a-skewer”, however the majority of Greeks and especially those from Athens call any type of pita wrapped meat a souvlaki, specifying the type of meat and method of roasting separately. For example Souvlaki with chicken gyros or Souvlaki with pork skewers etc.

The most important step in making the perfect traditional Greek chicken souvlaki is nothing else but the marinade! For this traditional chicken souvlaki recipe, the chicken is first marinated to soak up all the wonderful Mediterranean flavours and then grilled to high temperature, to get all crunchy, nicely coloured and juicy. Select some good quality chicken breasts and season with a selection of Greek spices like oregano, coat with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice and flavour with garlic. Marinading your chicken souvlaki in the fridge for at least half an hour will allow the aromas to infuse the souvlaki and give it the desired flavours. Enjoy!

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For the chicken souvlaki marinade:
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

To serve:
8-9 wooden skewers
 4 pita breads
 olive oil
 1-2 tsps dried oregano
 1 red onion sliced

For the full recipe and more tips on how to make the perfect Traditional Greek Chicken Souvlaki visit https://www.mygreekdish.com/recipe/souvlaki-with-chicken-and-pita-breads/

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Chicken Souvlaki (skewers) Recipe - How to make traditional Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Pita bread

This Chicken Souvlaki is grilled to perfection and marinated in a deliciously bright marinade with citrus, red wine vinegar, and fresh parsley. Tender and filled with flavor, this chicken souvlaki can be served with pita bread, fresh cucumbers and tomatoes, and Greek yogurt sauce.

Easy Greek Souvlaki

1½ lb chicken breast (, boneless and skinless -

lemon juice

lemon zest

honey

oregano (dried)

salt (Kosher)

black pepper (ground)

garlic

parsley

½ cup plain Greek yogurt

lemon juice (or

cucumber (squeezed)

dill (minced)

Kosher salt (to taste)

pepper (to taste)

cherry tomatoes (quartered)

kalamata olives (pitted)

In a mixing bowl whisk the lemon juice, zest, oil, honey, vinegar and seasonings. Stir in the chicken pieces and mix to coat. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes or more if refrigerated.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine all yogurt sauce ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use.

Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto 6-8 skewers.

Preheat a grill pan or an outdoor grill to medium heat.

Add chicken skewers and cook, flipping them several times, for around 10-12 minutes in total.

Serve the chicken skewers with the yogurt sauce and freshly chopped veggies like cucumber, tomatoes and pitted kalamata olives.

I'm making this again. I marinated this overnight and it was the best chicken souvlaki, I ever tasted. This will be perfect out at my camper over the BBQ on Naan bread.

Made this for the first time for dinner tonight and we LOVED it!  Thanks so much for another great recipe!

I was a bit hesitant to try this because all the souvlaki recipes I’ve tried in the past simply did not turn out well. THIS WAS AMAZING!!! I think the addition of the dry wine was the game changer. I bought two whole chickens, cut them into pieces, removed the skin and used this marinade on them, just absolutely superb! Also, I’ve tired a few other recipes from this site and they also turned out so good!! Keep the great food coming!! My family and I thank you &lt;3

Dear Suzy . I made it and it’s so yummy . I made some of your recipes and they are so good. Thank you.

Fire up your grill and make these glorious chicken kebabs. Loaded up with lovely fresh Greek flavours and thrown into flatbreads. A summer banger.

Chicken Thigh Fillets

Greek Yoghurt

Tsp Dried Oregano

Tsp Dried Mint

½ Tsp Dried Chilli Flakes

Cloves of Garlic

Lemon

Cucumber

Fresh Mint

Large Tomatoes

Red Onion

Kalamata Olives

Parsley

Flatbreads

Soak your wooden skewers in a bowl. Set aside until later.

Chop your chicken thigh fillets into large chunks.

Tip the chicken chunks into a large bowl along with your greek yoghurt, dried oregano, dried mint, chilli flakes and a big pinch of salt. Grate in your garlic and the zest from your lemon. Give it all a good mix and leave to marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Make your tzatziki. Grate your cucumber and pop it in a sieve set over a bowl. Add the salt and give it a good mix. Leave it to drain for 30 mins - lots of water should come out of it.

Whilst your cucumber drains, prep your veg. Quarter, core and dice your tomatoes. Peel and finely dice your red onion. Roughly chop your kalamata olives. Roughly chop your parsley. Place all the veg in a bowl and add your lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Mix to combine.

Back to your tzatziki. Squeeze your cucumbers to remove any excess liquid, then pop in a clean bowl. Add your chopped mint, yoghurt, and the juice of your lemon. Season to taste with salt, then set aside.

Skewer your chicken onto the wooden skewers. Place them on a baking tray under the grill and cook for 15 mins, turning occasionally so they cook evenly.

Assembly time. Spread some tzatziki on your flatbreads, then push your chicken off the skewers onto the tzatziki. Top with some tomato mixture and serve.

Skewered and marinated pieces of chicken cooked over an open flame or grill with the  combination of vibrant and zesty flavors will bring the Greek into your kitchen!

Greek Chicken Souvlaki

garlic (finely minced)

Greek seasoning

chicken breast

parsley (for garnish)

In a large bowl, mix together marinade then add the chicken pieces. Using your hands or spoon, toss together until incorporated and chicken is fully coated in marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Preheat your outdoor grill to high and in the meantime, if you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in water. If you’re using metal skewers then you can skip this step.

Skewer the chicken pieces onto the skewers, about 5 per skewer. We used 8 inch wooden skewers.

Grill chicken until cooked through (160 °F (71 °C) internal temperature) and outside is nicely charred. Let rest before removing from skewer and plating.

Sprinkle with fresh parsley as garnish.

Serve with rice, tzatziki sauce, pita bread, red onions, etc.

This recipe was absolutely delicious! We made it for dinner last night and had to go back to the store tonight to grab more chicken to make it again tonight. We added it to our recipe book and will probably add it to the rotation on a regular basis. Everyone needs to try this!

SO GOOD!! Our grill wasnt working so we did these in a pan and it was still delicious. Highly recommend!

Awesome recipe. Easy to make and delicious.

Thank you for this wonderful recipe! It’s so easy and delicious! I served it with parmigiana lemon orzo from the gay globetrotter which was also amazing! My husband and I almost ate all of it🤣🤣So so good!,

This recipe was WOW! For such simple ingredients I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it was so good. I did have to mix up Greek seasoning bc my store didn’t have any but I found a recipe and had all the spices. It took less than 5 min. I marinated my chicken for about 4 hours, then cooked in my air fryer at 375 or 400 (I can’t remember…) for 8 min. I skipped the skewers because I forgot to soak them. 

This was absolutely delish!!! I made a quick chopped Greek salad for the side and this was a fresh, easy, quick dinner that is definitely going into the rotation!

This authentic Greek chicken souvlaki recipe features tender, marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection with bold flavors of lemon, garlic, and oregano. It's easy to make and perfect for serving in pita wraps, rice bowls, or alongside a fresh salad. A delicious taste of the Mediterranean in every bite!

tbsp greek yogurt

coriander seeds

tsp black pepper

tsp salt

tsp mustard

tbsp butter

romaine lettuce

cherry tomato

mini cucumbers

- 1 red onion

feta cheese

mayo

tbsp avocado oil

tbsp white vinegar

garlic powder

Start by cutting the chicken into bite-sized cubes. preparing the marinade ingredients by mincing garlic cloves, finely chop rosemary leaves and grind coriander seeds. 

Prepare the marinade by combining olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, greek yogurt, oregano, rosemary, ground coriander, salt, black pepper and mustard. Add in the chicken and mix well. Marianne ideally for 2–4 hours for tender chicken. 

While the chicken marinates, make the Greek-style dressing by combining mayonnaise, avocado oil, white vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper, oregano and salt. Blend using an immersion blender until well combined. 

Prepare the salad ingredients by chopping romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, cucumbers, red onion and feta cheese.

When ready to cook, line the marinated chicken onto metal skewers. 

Gently melt some butter in a small pan, then squeeze in fresh lemon juice and stir to combine—this will be your basting sauce.

Preheat an outdoor grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken skewers for about 3 minutes on each side until grill marks are apparent, brushing the chicken with lemon butter in between cooking. Then cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low and cook for another 5 minutes. 

Drizzle the greek style dressing over the salad and chicken to enjoy. 

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