One of the most popular street foods in Greece, souvlaki is one of the tastiest Greek food delicacies you will ever try! Souvlaki is stuffed with deliciously marinated and seasoned meat and then garnished with tzatziki sauce, and then wrapped in a crispy pita to provide you a toothsome dish!
According to food historians, there is a piece of evidence that suggests that souvlaki-like dishes existed in Greece as early as the 17th Century BCE. On the island of Santorini, stone tools similar to modern-day barbecue skewers were found to fuel the debate of this dish’s history.
Delicious Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe!
This is a classic Greek street food consisting of tender and juicy marinated meat pieces that are roasted on skewers and cooked on a grill. In this recipe, we have used chicken but you can use any meat from lamb, pork to even beef.
The simple translation of souvlaki is “meat-on-a-skewer”. However, many Greek people and people living near Athens call any type of pita-wrapped meat souvlaki. So, let’s see how you can make this delicious chicken recipe at home!
Quick Stats
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Servings: 1 hour
Ingredients
For Chicken
- 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1″ pieces
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tbsp. dried oregano
For Tzatziki
- 1/2 c. Greek yogurt, preferable whole fat
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/3 c. finely chopped cucumber
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. freshly chopped dill
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes
For Serving
- Pita warmed
- Thinly sliced tomatoes
- Chopped romaine
Method to Prepare
- Take a large bowl and season the chicken well with salt and pepper. Give it a good toss for perfect coating.
- Then, add oil, lime juice, garlic, and oregano. Toss once again to coat. Cover the bowl and let it marinate at room temperature for half an hour.
- Meanwhile, let’s make tzatziki sauce. Take a medium bowl and add yogurt, lime juice, cucumber, garlic, and dill.
- Season the yogurt combination with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red chili flakes and slide it into the fridge until ready to use.
- Once your chicken is marinated, soak the wooden skewers in the water for at least half an hour. Preheat the grill over a medium-high flame.
- Carefully thread the chicken onto skewers and grill it until golden, for about 6 minutes per side.
- Serve it with a warmed pita along with the cold tzatziki and enjoy!
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Final Words
It is one of the easiest meals you can make and can be prepared ahead of time. This chicken souvlaki recipe is delicious, tender, juicy, and effortless to make. So, if you are hosting a party or want something easy yet delicious to make during weekdays then try this tasty souvlaki!
