Description
Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make grilled chicken dish marinated with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. Perfectly cooked on skewers and served alongside a cool, creamy homemade tzatziki sauce made from Greek yogurt, cucumber, and fresh dill, this recipe offers a delicious taste of classic Greek cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Souvlaki Marinade
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Other
- 4 skewers
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until they are well blended to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken breast pieces to the marinade bowl. Toss well to ensure every piece is coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse the chicken.
- Prepare the Skewers and Grill: Thread the marinated chicken pieces evenly onto the skewers. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, ensuring it is hot and ready for cooking.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the chicken skewers onto the grill. Turn them every few minutes to cook the chicken evenly on all sides. Grill for about 10-12 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, and salt. Stir the mixture until it is well combined and creamy, creating a refreshing sauce to accompany the grilled chicken.
- Serve: Serve the hot Greek Chicken Souvlaki immediately with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping and added flavor.
Notes
- For best results, soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- You can use metal skewers as an alternative to wooden ones.
- Feel free to add chopped red onions or bell peppers to the skewers for extra flavor and color.
- If you prefer, the chicken can be grilled on a stovetop grill pan instead of an outdoor grill.
- Leftover souvlaki can be refrigerated and enjoyed within 2 days.
