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Greek Chicken Souvlaki Skewers

Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min · Serves 5 · medium

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Greek Chicken Souvlaki Skewers

Juicy grilled chicken marinated in a bold lemon-garlic-oregano marinade, served with a refreshing cucumber-tomato salad and homemade tzatziki sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp dill, chopped
  • 10 slices pita bread

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.

  2. 2

    Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.

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