Recipe: Perfect Souvlaki chicken

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Souvlaki chicken. Chicken souvlaki is another word for seasoned Greek kabobs and they make a nice appetizer when dipped into homemade tzatziki sauce. And if you're looking to turn it into a Mediterranean-style BBQ party, then consider adding a few salads and sides to go along. Greek salad is a natural addition, but Balela , Fattoush , Grilled Zucchini Salad and this cooling Watermelon Salad would work as well.

Souvlaki chicken Chicken Souvlaki is Greek chicken kabobs marinated in fresh herb oregano (my fav), garlic, lemon, olive oil and seasonings. Chicken Souvlaki is a classic Greek recipe of succulent marinated chicken grilled on skewers. The chicken is full of delicious Mediterranean flavors from an easy, quick lemon, olive oil and herb marinade. You can cook Souvlaki chicken using 13 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Souvlaki chicken

  1. You need of Chicken breast cubed.
  2. It's of Naan bread.
  3. You need of Coleslaw.
  4. You need of Marinade.
  5. You need of Garlic.
  6. Prepare of Parsley.
  7. You need of Dry oregano.
  8. You need of Olive oil.
  9. You need of Thyme.
  10. It's of Black pepper powder.
  11. You need of Lemon juice.
  12. It's of Salt.
  13. Prepare of Seasoning cube (optional).

To assemble the chicken souvlaki pitas, lay a piece of pita bread out on a flat surface, and top it with a few pieces of chicken and your desired toppings and tzatziki sauce. Notes *I recommend using traditional olive oil for this recipe, not extra virgin olive oil, since it has a higher smoke point. Place the chicken in a bowl and add oregano, garlic powder, seasoning salt and pepper. SOUVLAKI Souvlaki are a popular fast food choice in Greece.

Souvlaki chicken instructions

  1. Pour chicken into the marinade, mix well and allow to stay for 1-2 hours..
  2. Skewer the chicken breast.
  3. Heat oil in a grill pan.
  4. Arrange skewered chicken and cook each sides.
  5. Serve warm with coleslaw and bread..

Skewers of marinated meat are cooked over an open fire - it can be lamb, pork and chicken. The accompaniments are usually tomatoes, red onion and tzatziki wrapped in soft pitta bread. In some tavernas, they serve chips stuffed inside the pitta too. I'm not sure where I found this recipe, but it has become one of our family favorites. It is so quick and easy to put together and does not require marinating time.