Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsKosta's Restaurant and BarGrilled Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Skewered chicken served with tzatziki and pita.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Method

Prepare the Chicken Marinade

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 4

    Grill the Skewers

    Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).

Serve

  1. 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.

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