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Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Chicken Souvlaki is a tasty Greek dish made with marinated chicken chunks topped with a tomato-olive relish and served with a creamy yogurt dip on the side.
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 324 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
Chicken Skewers Marinade:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast boneless and skinless - cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Greek Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or to taste
- 1/2 cup minced cucumber
- 1/4 cup fresh dill finely minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Tomato Cucumber Olive Relish:
- 1 cup finely diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup tomato finely diced
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives finely diced
- 1/4 cup green olives finely diced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Chicken Skewers Marinade:
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl and add chicken chunks to it; toss to coat.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 6 hours.
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Greek Yogurt Sauce:
- Mix all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, or up to 1-2 days.
- When ready to serve, garnish with chopped dill and a drizzle of olive oil.
Tomato Cucumber Olive Relish:
- Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready for use or up to 1-2 days.
Cook the Chicken:
- Turn on and heat the grill, or place a grill pan over medium heat.
- If using bamboo skewers, place them in the water to soak for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread the pieces onto about six skewers.
- If grilling, place the chicken skewers on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through.
- If using the grill pan, place it over medium heat, brush it with olive oil, and cook the chicken skewers for 5-6 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through.
Serve:
- Serve the chicken skewers with the yogurt sauce and the tomato-cucumber olive relish, along with pita bread and hummus.
Nutrition Information
Calories
324kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
717mg
(30%)
Potassium
595mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
461IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 717mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 461IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.