Authentic Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
chicken breast (cubed)
600 g
olive oil
45 ml
lemon juice
30 ml
garlic (minced)
4 cloves
dried oregano
15 g
salt
5 g
black pepper
3 g
chili flakes
2 g
For Serving
pita bread (warm)
4 pcs
tzatziki sauce
200 g
lettuce (shredded)
150 g
tomato (diced)
200 g
cucumber (diced)
150 g
red onion (sliced)
100 g
Instructions
Prepare the marinade
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes in a bowl to create the flavorful marinade.
Marinate the chicken
Cut chicken breast into 2-3 cm cubes and add to the marinade. Mix thoroughly to ensure all pieces are coated. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes.
Prepare vegetables for salad
Dice tomatoes and cucumbers, shred lettuce, and slice red onion. Set aside for serving.
Thread chicken onto skewers
Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto wooden or metal skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces for even cooking.
Grill the chicken skewers
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden and cooked through to 74°C internal temperature.
Warm the pita bread
Warm the pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes per side until soft and slightly charred.
Assemble and serve
Serve the grilled chicken souvlaki with warm pita, tzatziki sauce, and fresh Greek salad. Squeeze extra lemon juice over the chicken if desired.
Original recipe
Storage
Store chicken separately from salad and pita. Marinated raw chicken can be frozen for up to 2 months.
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