Description
This Chicken Souvlaki recipe is a delicious Greek-inspired dish featuring marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection. Served with flatbread, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki sauce, it’s a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried Rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon ground Black Pepper
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless Chicken Breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4-6 pieces flatbread
- Tomatoes
- Red onion
- Lettuce
- Tzatziki sauce
- Feta cheese
Serving Suggestions:
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl or zip lock bag, combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, coat well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the chicken: Skewer the marinated chicken cubes.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high, oil the grill, and grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the chicken skewers with tzatziki sauce or in flatbread with toppings.
Notes
- Nutritional values are for the souvlaki only, excluding serving suggestion ingredients.
- Use foil under exposed bamboo skewers on the grill to prevent burning.
- Store leftover cooked chicken in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 109mg
