Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken breast
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- Pita bread
- Tzatziki sauce
- Vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, onions) for skewering
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make the marinade.
- Cut the chicken into cubes and toss them in the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Skewer the marinated chicken along with any vegetables you like.
- Preheat the grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve the chicken souvlaki in pita bread with tzatziki sauce and your choice of toppings.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for longer, up to overnight in the refrigerator. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg