Name: Lemon-Herb Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 pound chicken breast; 2 lemon; 4 cloves garlic; 0.25 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary; salt; black pepper; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1 medium cucumber; 2 tablespoon fresh dill; 4 pita bread; 0.5 medium red onion; 2 medium tomato

Lemon-Herb Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

GrilledItalian-InspiredWeeknightgreekgrilledlamb-friendlyweeknight

25 minPrep15 minCook4Serves

Ingredients

1½ poundchicken breast
2lemon
4 clovesgarlic
¼ cupolive oil
1 tablespoondried oregano
1 tablespoonfresh thyme
1 teaspoonfresh rosemary
·salt
·black pepper
1 cupGreek yogurt
1 mediumcucumber
2 tablespoonfresh dill
4pita bread
½ mediumred onion
2 mediumtomato

Prep

01
Cut 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast into 1 1/2-inch cubes
02
Juice 2 lemons
03
Mince 4 cloves garlic
04
Peel and grate 1 medium cucumber
05
Chop 2 tablespoons fresh dill
06
Chop 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
07
Slice 1/2 medium red onion
08
Slice 2 medium tomatoes

Method

01
Cut 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast into 1 1/2-inch cubes. In a bowl, whisk together juice of 2 lemons, 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
02
Add chicken to marinade, stir to coat, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
03
While chicken marinates, prepare tzatziki: peel and grate 1 medium cucumber. Squeeze out excess moisture in a clean kitchen towel. Stir grated cucumber into 1 cup Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons fresh dill, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Refrigerate.
04
Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high. Thread marinated chicken pieces onto metal or wooden skewers (soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes first), leaving a small gap between pieces.
05
Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred (internal temperature 165°F).
06
Warm pita bread on the grill for 1 minute per side, or wrap in foil and heat in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes.
07
Serve skewers with warm pita, tzatziki, sliced red onion, and sliced tomato on the side.

Spice Tips

For warmth, add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes to the marinade. A dash of smoked paprika adds depth. Fresh mint or cilantro mixed into the tzatziki brightens the sauce further.

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes before threading to prevent burning. Tzatziki can be made up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated. For extra flavor, reserve a few tablespoons of raw marinade before adding chicken to drizzle over the finished dish.