Grilled Chicken Souvlaki
A delightful dish of marinated grilled chicken skewers served with pita and tzatziki, perfect for sharing and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
- Pita bread
- Tzatziki sauce
- Vegetables (like tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers) for serving
Instructions
- Start by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated.
- While the chicken is marinating, preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the chicken skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
- Serve the grilled chicken souvlaki in warm pita bread with tzatziki sauce and your favorite vegetables.
Notes
Marinate for a longer time if possible to enhance flavor. Use a grill pan indoors if outdoor grilling isn’t an option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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