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Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

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

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Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

Tender chicken skewers marinated in a flavorful Greek blend of lemon, garlic, and oregano, grilled to perfection and served with a cooling cucumber-yogurt tzatziki sauce. Accompanied by a fresh Greek salad and fluffy pita bread.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber, grated
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp dill, chopped
  • 10 pita bread
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Make the tzatziki sauce by mixing the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon zest, and chopped dill in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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