CHICKEN SOUVLAKI recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Peacock Mediterranean GrillCHICKEN SOUVLAKI Recipe

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

garlic naan, pickled cabbage and onion, hummus, cucumber, shawarma yogurt

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Ingredients

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Chicken Souvlaki

Pickled Cabbage and Onion

Hummus

Shawarma Yogurt

Garlic Naan

Cucumber

Method

Marinate Chicken

1

Marinate the chicken

In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breast, coat well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare Pickled Cabbage and Onion

2

Pickle the vegetables

Thinly slice the red cabbage and onion. In a bowl, mix vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Add the cabbage and onion, mix well, and let sit for at least 30 minutes.

Make Hummus

3

Blend Hummus

In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Prepare Shawarma Yogurt

4

Mix Yogurt Sauce

In a bowl, combine plain yogurt, garlic powder, ground cumin, paprika, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

Make Garlic Naan

5

Prepare Naan Dough

In a bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes. In another bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yogurt and yeast mixture, knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.

6

Cook Naan

Divide dough into pieces, roll out into flatbreads. Cook on a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with minced garlic.

Cook Chicken Souvlaki

7

Grill Chicken

Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Grill on medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.

Serve

8

Assemble the dish

Serve the grilled chicken souvlaki with garlic naan, pickled cabbage and onion, hummus, sliced cucumber, and shawarma yogurt on the side.

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