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Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

Chicken souvlaki is a quintessential Greek delight, loved for its tangy, succulent flavors. Discover the secrets to creating this mouth-watering dish at home, including the art of marinating and grilling.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Chicken Souvlaki, Σουβλάκι
Level of Difficulty: Medium
Dietary Preference: None
Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 471kcal

Equipment

  • Skewer
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Basting Brush
  • Kitchen Towel

Ingredients

For Marinating The Chicken:

  • 1 pound chicken breast in cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt

For The Pita Bread Dough:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25- ounce active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • A cup of warm water

For The Sauce:

  • 7 ounces Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cucumber minced
  • 0.5 cup spring onions
  • 1 garlic clove minced

For Serving:

  • 1 cup lettuce
  • 2 tomatoes sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced
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Instructions 

  • Blend 1 tbsp of olive oil, 1 tsp of paprika, 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of cumin powder, 1 tsp of oregano, and 1 tbsp of Greek yogurt in a large bowl. Add cubed chicken, mix, and refrigerate for an hour.
  • Dissolve yeast in a cup of warm water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.
    In another bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Then gently add the yeast to the flour and mix.
    Mix until the dough isn't sticky. Form into a ball, coat with olive oil, cover, and let rise for an hour.
  • Once the dough has doubled, divide into 4 equal parts on a floured surface. Let rest for 5 minutes, then shape into pitas and lightly brush with an olive oil, garlic, and oregano mixture.
  • For the chicken, skewer 6 pieces each and grill for 4-5 minutes per side.
  • Simultaneously, pan-fry the pita bread in olive oil for 1 minute per side.
  • In a small bowl, combine 7 ounces of Greek yogurt, minced cucumber, spring onions, minced garlic, and a dash of salt.
  • To assemble, place a pita on a plate and top it with chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and a spoonful of tzatziki sauce. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • The total time and the ingredient quantities are based on 4 servings of chicken souvlaki.
  • You can reduce the preparation time to 30 minutes if you use store-bought pita bread.
  • If you would like to make a Vegan souvlaki, substitute the chicken with tofu (use the same marinade) and the Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt.
  • Once finished, you can cover the souvlaki with aluminum foil and reheat it later in the oven.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your souvlaki: cheese, grilled vegetables, fresh herbs, a spicy sauce, etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1326mg | Potassium: 914mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1052IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 5mg