Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe with Tzatziki {Video}
This Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki is a savory and herby grilled dish featuring marinated chicken skewers, perfect for a quick and flavorful Mediterranean dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
- 1 Grill or grill pan Preheated to medium-high
- 1 Skewers
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 cloves Garlic peeled
- 2 tablespoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil Private Reserve recommended
- 0.25 cup Dry white wine
- 1 Lemon juice of
- 2 Bay leaves remove after cooking
- 2.5 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
- Greek pita bread
- Tzatziki sauce fresh or store-bought
- Tomato sliced
- Cucumber sliced
- Onions sliced
- Kalamata olives
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix garlic, oregano, rosemary, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil, white wine, lemon juice, and bay leaves.
- Toss your chicken pieces in the marinade, coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- When ready, preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Remove bay leaves before grilling.
- Grill the skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until evenly cooked and charred.
- Serve hot chicken skewers with pita, sliced vegetables, and cool tzatziki sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days, or freeze for later. Keep pita and tzatziki separate to avoid sogginess.