Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Homemade marinated chicken souvlaki served with tzatziki sauce
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Tzatziki Sauce
To Serve
Method
Marinate the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and add them to the marinade. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Prepare Tzatziki Sauce
- 3
- 4
Chill
Cover and refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Cook the Chicken
- 5
Preheat Grill
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 6
Skewer the Chicken
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
- 7
Grill the Chicken
Grill the skewered chicken for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and golden brown.
Serve
- 8
Assemble the Dish
Serve the grilled chicken souvlaki on warm pita bread, topped with lettuce, diced tomatoes, and red onion.
- 9
Add Tzatziki
Drizzle the homemade tzatziki sauce over the chicken and enjoy!