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Greek Chicken Souvlaki

A classic Greek dish featuring tender marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection. Served with creamy tzatziki sauce, fresh vegetables, and warm pita bread, this meal offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will transport you to the Mediterranean with every bite.

Meal:lunch
Cook:15 minutes
Servings:4
Difficulty:⭐⭐⭐(Medium)
Prep:20 minutes
Calories:380 cal
high-protein

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb chicken breasts
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce
  • 4 pieces pita bread
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 red onion

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut chicken into cubes and place in a bowl.

  2. 2

    In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Pour marinade over chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

    ⏱️ 60 minutes

  4. 4

    Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.

  5. 5

    Grill skewers over medium-high heat for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.

    ⏱️ 11 minutes

  6. 6

    Serve chicken souvlaki with tzatziki sauce, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and warm pita bread.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
380
Protein
38g
Carbs
22g
Fat
14g

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