Chicken Souvlaki
Souvlaki is a classic Greek street food consisting of tender pieces of marinated meat that have been skewered (in Greece “souvla” means skewer) and cooked on a grill. Here we’ve used chicken, but lamb, pork, and beef are common meats used too. We love it whether we’re serving it on skewers at a BBQ (no picnic tables? no problem!), or tucked into a pita with veggies for a yummy weekday lunch.
However you enjoy it, don’t skip the sauce! Tzatziki is creamy and herby with a slight tang that pairs perfectly with smoky meat. Dairy free? Swap in a tahini dressing instead.
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boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
cloves garlic, smashed
dried oregano
Greek yogurt, preferable whole fat
Juice of 1/2 lemon
finely chopped cucumber
clove garlic, minced
freshly chopped dill
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Pinch red pepper flakes
Pita, warmed
Thinly sliced tomatoes
Chopped romaine
- In a large bowl, season chicken well with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Add oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano, and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or place in the refrigerator and marinate for up to 24 hours.
- Meanwhile, make tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, cucumber, garlic, and dill. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- When ready to cook, if using wooden skewers, soak skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Carefully, thread chicken onto skewers.
- Grill until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°, about 6 minutes per side.
- If desired, serve in warmed pita with tzatziki, tomatoes, and romaine.
