dinner·Greek

Chicken Souvlaki

Greek grilled chicken skewers with lemon, oregano, and garlic, served with tzatziki and pita.

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Prep20m
Cook15m
Total35m
Serves4
Levelmedium
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Ingredients

4 servings
  • 2 lb chicken breast (cut into 1.5" cubes)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 clove garlic (minced)
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper
  • 4 pita bread
  • 1 cup tzatziki
  • 1 cup tomatoes and red onion (sliced, for serving)

How to Make It

  1. 1

    Marinate chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Thread onto skewers.

  3. 3

    Grill over medium-high heat 3-4 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.

  4. 4

    Warm pita on the grill.

  5. 5

    Serve chicken with pita, tzatziki, tomatoes, and onion.

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