5.0 from 9 votes
Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Greek street food chicken souvlaki has marinated grilled chicken pieces served on warm pita, tzatziki sauce with slices of fresh vegetables.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinate Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 344 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts boneless skinless, cubed
Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced, 3 tbsp)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Garnish/Serve
- 1 small red onion sliced
- 2 plum tomatoes sliced
- Tzatziki sauce
- khubz (pita bread)
- lemon slices for juice
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite size pieces and transfer to gallon size zip top food storage bag.
- Mix together the above Marinade ingredients or try my Mediterranean chicken marinade and pour over chicken. Squeeze air out of bag and seal. Toss chicken to coat and transfer to refrigerator to marinate for 45 minutes to an hour (See Note 1).
- Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto metal skewers. Leave some space between the pieces, don't pack too closely together (See Note 2).
Cup of Yum
Grill Method
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Clean and oil your grill to prevent food from sticking.
- Cook the skewers of chicken souvlaki for 8-10 minutes, turning until golden brown on all sides. Baste at least once with reserved marinade, being sure to discard any leftover marinade. Chicken is done cooking when food thermometer reads 163°F (chicken will continue to cook as it rests). Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Heat pita on grill to warm up and soften, if desired.
- Serve souvlaki pita with grilled chicken, tomatoes, onion slices, authentic tzatziki, then squeeze lemon on top.
Oven Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and place the marinated cubes on a greased baking sheet. Bake on the top oven rack and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until the meat reaches 163°F. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes (chicken will continue to cook and reach 165°F).
Notes
- I use metal skewers, but if using wooden ones, cut long wooden skewers to fit your grill or grill pan. Soak them soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent the wood from burning.
Nutrition Information
Calories
344kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
347mg
(14%)
Potassium
804mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
338IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 347mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 804mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 338IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.