Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

Marinated, grilled chicken skewers served with a cool cucumber-yogurt sauce — a Mediterranean grill-night favorite.

Prep: 15 min (plus 30 min–overnight marinating) Cook: 15 min Total: 30 min active Servings: 4

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Ingredients

• 700 g boneless chicken thighs, cubed

• 1/3 cup olive oil

• 2 lemons, juiced

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry

• 1 garlic clove, minced, for tzatziki

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill

• 4 pita breads

• 1 red onion, sliced, for serving

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Instructions

1. Combine chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and salt in a bowl. Cover and marinate at least 30 minutes, ideally overnight.

2. Mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dill in a small bowl for the tzatziki. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

3. Thread chicken onto skewers. Grill over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until cooked through and charred in spots.

4. Serve skewers with pita, red onion, and the tzatziki alongside.

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Notes

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes before grilling so they don't burn.