Greek Chicken Souvlaki Skewers (Printable)
Juicy marinated chicken skewers, grilled and served with fresh tzatziki, onion, tomato, and cucumber.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 - 1.3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon dried oregano
06 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ For Serving
09 - 4 pita breads (optional, not gluten-free)
10 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
12 - 1 cucumber, sliced
13 - Lemon wedges
→ Tzatziki Sauce
14 - 7 ounces Greek yogurt
15 - 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
16 - 1 garlic clove, minced
17 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
18 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
19 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
20 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken cubes and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours to allow flavors to develop.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, chopped dill, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken cubes evenly onto prepared skewers.
04 - Grill skewers for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and has light char marks.
05 - If desired, warm pita breads briefly. Arrange grilled chicken skewers on a serving platter alongside red onion slices, tomato slices, cucumber, lemon wedges, and chilled tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- Ready in just over an hour with most of the time spent marinating for deep flavor
- Uses simple pantry and fresh grocery staples you likely already have on hand
- High in protein and naturally gluten free if served without pita
- Perfect on the grill or indoors on a grill pan for year-round enjoyment
02 -
- This meal is packed with lean protein and classic Mediterranean herbs
- It is naturally gluten free when you skip the pita and opt for a gluten free wrap
- The homemade tzatziki is rich in probiotics and refreshes every bite
03 -
- Always squeeze your cucumber dry for a thick and creamy tzatziki.
- Marinating the chicken overnight yields the deepest flavor and keeps it super juicy even after grilling. If using metal skewers remember they get very hot—use tongs to turn and serve. Do not overcrowd skewers so heat reaches all sides evenly.