Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Homemade marinated chicken souvlaki served with tzatziki sauce
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Tzatziki Sauce
Serving
Method
Chicken Marinade Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Mix the Marinade
In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Marinate the Chicken
Pour the marinade over the chicken cubes, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
Tzatziki Sauce Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Cucumber
Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- 5
- 6
Chill the Sauce
Cover the tzatziki sauce and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Cooking and Serving
- 7
Prepare the Grill
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 8
Skewer the Chicken
Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.
- 9
- 10
Prepare the Pita and Vegetables
While the chicken is grilling, warm the pita bread on the grill for about 1-2 minutes and prepare the lettuce, diced tomato, and sliced red onion.
- 11
Assemble the Dish
To serve, place the grilled chicken skewers on a plate with warm pita, lettuce, diced tomato, and red onion. Serve with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce on the side.
