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Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Greek Chicken Souvlaki

This easy Chicken Souvlaki recipe brings tender, flavorful grilled chicken wrapped in soft pita with fresh toppings and creamy tzatziki. It’s a perfect taste of Greek street food right from your kitchen.
Recipe Developer-Estefania
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional time2 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1000 gr Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cut into 1½ inch pieces 
  • 3-4 Pita Breads
  • Tzatziki Dip
  • 2 Tomatoes Sliced
  • ½ Onion Sliced
  • Parsley Chopped

Ingredients for the Marinade:  

  • 50 g Greek Yoghurt
  • 1 tablespoon French Mustard
  • 30 ml Extra Virgin Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 3 Clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dry Oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Mint Leaves Only
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
  • Add the Greek yoghurt, mustard, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, oregano, mint, salt, and black pepper to the chicken. Mix well until the chicken is fully coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.
  • Grill the chicken skewers over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and cooked through.
  • Warm the pita breads on the grill or in a pan.
  • Slice the tomatoes, thinly slice the onion, and chop the parsley.
  • Assemble the souvlaki: Place grilled chicken on pita, top with tomatoes, onion, parsley, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t Rush the Marinate: Two hours in the fridge really lets the flavors soak into the chicken.
Soak Wooden Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them for 30 minutes so they don’t burn.
Grill with High Heat: Searing the outside quickly helps keep the chicken juicy inside.
Serve Warm: I always warm the pitas right before serving so they’re soft and easy to fold.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 827mg | Potassium: 792mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 447IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg