Description
A delicious and flavorful Greek dish featuring marinated chicken skewers served with warm pita bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- Fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, onions) for serving
- Tzatziki sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken cubes to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the chicken skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked.
- Warm the pita bread on the grill for a minute on each side.
- Serve the chicken souvlaki with pita bread, fresh vegetables, and tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the skewers.
- Serve with a side of Greek salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with pita
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Souvlaki, Pita Bread, Greek Cuisine, Grilled Chicken