Greek Chicken Souvlaki
A delicious and flavorful Greek dish featuring marinated chicken skewers served with fresh vegetables and a creamy yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1 lemon finely grated zest
- 60 ml lemon juice ((from 2 lemons))
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Maras pepper ((or substitute with paprika and cayenne))
- 80 ml olive oil
- 450 grams boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 3/4-inch cubes)
Yogurt Sauce
- 240 ml plain yogurt (any variety)
- 30 grams tahini
- 15 ml lemon juice ((from half a lemon))
Pita and Vegetables
- 4 pieces pita breads ((leave whole; do not split))
- 12 pieces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 piece Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 30 grams arugula (packed)
- 3-4 sprigs mint leaves
Instructions
- Make the chicken marinade by whisking lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, Maras pepper, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for 30 minutes to 2 hours, reserving 1/4 cup for serving.
- Make yogurt sauce by whisking tahini and yogurt, then adding lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Cook chicken on a grill or stovetop until seared and cooked through (internal temp 165F).
- Warm pita bread on the grill or stovetop until slightly puffed.
- Assemble souvlaki by spreading yogurt sauce on pita, topping with chicken, vegetables, and drizzling with reserved marinade.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate longer and serve with extra lemon wedges.