By The foodoodle kitchen · Published September 20, 2026
Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Lemon and oregano marinated chicken skewers served with pita and tzatziki; perfect for a weeknight grill.
Serves 4 · Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min · 25 min total · Easy
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Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 pita bread
tzatziki
- 250 g Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp dill, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
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Method
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic (2 cloves), and salt. 5 min
- Add chicken breast pieces to the marinade, mix well, and let marinate for at least 10 min. 10 min
- While chicken marinates, prepare the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic (1 clove), chopped dill, and salt in a bowl. 5 min
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. 2 min
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. 5 min
- Grill chicken skewers for 10 min, turning occasionally until cooked through. 10 min
- Warm pita bread on the grill for 1-2 min per side. 2 min
- Serve skewers with warm pita and tzatziki on the side. 1 min
