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Greek Chicken Souvlaki
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Greek Chicken Souvlaki

This Greek Chicken Souvlaki is a flavorful and juicy grilled chicken dish marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano. It's served street-food style with warm pita bread, sliced tomatoes, red onions, and creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for grilling season or a quick and satisfying Mediterranean meal any time of year.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: chicken souvlaki, Greek skewers,, Greek street food, grilled chicken pita, tzatziki chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 344kcal

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed

For the Marinade:

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For Serving:

  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 plum tomatoes sliced
  • Tzatziki sauce
  • Pita bread khubz
  • Lemon slices for squeezing

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:

  • Place the cubed chicken in a large zip-top bag or bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken, seal or cover, and refrigerate for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Prepare Skewers:

  • Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving small gaps between the pieces. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.

Grill Method:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high and oil the grates. Grill the skewers for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and internal temperature reaches 163°F. Optionally baste once with reserved marinade during cooking (discard leftovers). Rest the chicken for 5 minutes (temperature will rise to 165°F). Warm pita on the grill if desired.

Oven Method:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place marinated chicken cubes on a greased baking sheet and bake on the top rack for 5–7 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 163°F. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Assemble and Serve:

  • Serve the grilled chicken on warm pita with sliced tomatoes, red onions, a generous spoon of tzatziki sauce, and a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

Use metal skewers for ease; soak wooden skewers to avoid burning.
Leave small gaps between chicken pieces for even cooking.