Dinner

Chicken Souvlaki

Grilled chicken skewers, served with pita bread, fresh vegetables, and tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition facts (per serving)
Calories
445
Protein
40
g
Fats
14
g
Carbs
41
g
Ingredients
Serving
Unit
Metric
Imperial
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150
g
chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
7.5
mL
olive oil
15
mL
lemon juice
1
garlic clove, minced
1
tsp
dried oregano
50
g
Greek yogurt
1
small cucumber, grated
1
garlic clove, minced
5
mL
lemon juice
5
mL
olive oil
1
pita bread (60g)
1
g
cherry tomatoes, halved
1
small red onion, thinly sliced
50
g
mixed greens or lettuce
Instructions

Step 1/4

Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours for more flavor).

Step 2/4

Prepare the Tzatziki

While the chicken is marinating, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl. Mix well and add chopped dill or mint if desired. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 3/4

Cook the Chicken

Preheat a grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. Grill the chicken skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred on the edges.

Step 4/4

Assemble the Dish

If using, warm the pita bread on the grill for a minute on each side. Serve the grilled chicken skewers with the pita bread, cherry tomatoes, red onion, mixed greens, and a generous dollop of tzatziki.

Meal benefits
High quality protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids, which are critical for muscle growth and repair
Great source of probiotics from greek yogurt, which contain healthy bacteria to improve gut health