Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Skewered chicken served with tzatziki and pita.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Tzatziki Sauce
For Serving
Method
Prepare the Chicken Marinade
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well blended. Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and add them to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 4 hours for best flavor).
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (make sure to drain excess water), minced garlic, dill, olive oil, and salt. Mix well until smooth and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Grill the Chicken
- 3
Skewer the Chicken
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
- 4
Serve
- 5
Assemble the Dish
Warm the pita bread on the grill for a minute. Serve the grilled chicken skewers with tzatziki sauce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and shredded lettuce in the warm pita.
