Description
A delicious Mediterranean dish featuring juicy marinated chicken grilled to perfection and served in warm pita with tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread, for serving
- Tzatziki sauce, for serving
- Fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers) for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the cubed chicken breast, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers and grill for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve the grilled souvlaki in warm pita bread topped with tzatziki sauce and garnished with fresh vegetables.
Notes
For extra tenderness, you can use chicken thighs instead of breasts. Consider adding paprika or cumin to the marinade for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg