Grilled Chicken Souvlaki
A delightful Mediterranean dish featuring juicy grilled chicken marinated with zesty lemon and oregano, served wrapped in warm pita bread with tzatziki and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 4 pita bread
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., tomatoes, onions)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the cubed chicken breast to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the chicken onto skewers for grilling.
- Grill the chicken skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Assemble the dish by wrapping the grilled chicken in warm pita bread with tzatziki and fresh vegetables.
Notes
For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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