Main Dish

Chicken Souvlaki


Ingredients

  • For the Chicken Skewers:
    • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
    • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • For the Yogurt Sauce:
    • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • ½ cup minced cucumber
    • ¼ cup minced dill
  • For the Relish:
    • ¾ cup minced cucumber
    • ¾ cup minced seeded tomato
    • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons minced parsley
    • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. For the chicken skewers: Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic in a bowl.
  2. Cut the chicken in 1 ½ inch cubes and add to marinade; Toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Soak 8 skewers in water while the chicken marinates.
  3. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat the broiler.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread the chicken pieces onto 8 skewers.
  5. If grilling, place the chicken on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through.
  6. For broiling, broil for 8-10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, turning half-way through.
  7. While the chicken is cooking make the sauces.
  8. For the yogurt sauce: Mix together the Greek yogurt, sour cream, cucumber and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready for use, or for up to 1 day.
  9. For the relish: Combine the tomato, cucumber and parsley in a bowl. Stir in the lemon juice and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready for use, or for up to 1 day.
  10. Serve the chicken skewers with the yogurt sauce and cucumber relish, as well as flatbread, hummus and olives if desired.

Notes

(Greek Chicken)