Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Chicken Souvlaki, a delightful dish that transports you to the Mediterranean with every bite. Juicy chicken breast pieces are marinated in a zesty blend of lemon juice, honey, and aromatic herbs, then grilled to perfection. Served alongside a refreshing tomato-olive relish and creamy yogurt dip, this versatile meal is perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. Whether wrapped in pita bread or served over a bed of rice, Greek Chicken Souvlaki is not just delicious but also a healthy choice packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup minced cucumber
- 1/4 cup fresh dill (finely minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup finely diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup finely diced tomato
- 1/4 cup finely diced kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup finely diced green olives
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, red apple vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Coat the chicken chunks in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the yogurt dip: Mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice, minced cucumber, and dill; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the tomato-olive relish: Combine finely diced cucumber, diced tomato, kalamata and green olives. Add lemon juice, red apple vinegar, honey, olive oil, minced parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let sit.
- Grill the chicken skewers: Preheat your grill over medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and grill for about 10–15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve hot with the yogurt dip and tomato-olive relish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (with toppings)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg