Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
Lemon-oregano grilled chicken souvlaki served in warm pita with creamy tzatziki and fresh Mediterranean vegetables.
Equipment
- Grill or grill pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Wooden or metal skewers
- Tongs
- Fine grater
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic grated or minced
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
Tzatziki and Serving
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic finely grated
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 4 pitas pita breads warmed
- 2 medium tomatoes sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika in a large bowl.
- Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.
- Thread the chicken onto skewers, leaving a little space between the pieces.
Make the Tzatziki:
- Stir the yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, and parsley together. Season lightly with salt and refrigerate until serving.
Grill and Serve:
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning often, until browned and the chicken reaches 165 F (74 C).
- Warm the pita. Fill each with chicken, tzatziki, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and lemon. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay juicy and are ideal for skewers.
- Squeeze the cucumber dry so the tzatziki stays thick.
- The chicken can also be cooked without skewers in a hot skillet.
Nutrition
Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 42gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 1010mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7g