Greek 15 min

Chicken Souvlaki with Pita

Name: Chicken Souvlaki with Pita
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 4 pita breads; Tzatziki, tomato, cucumber, red onion for serving; Skewers soaked in water

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Ingredientsfor 2

420

Cal

42g

Protein

28g

Carbs

16g

Fat

12 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
23 tablespoons olive oil
33 tablespoons lemon juice
44 cloves garlic, minced
52 teaspoons dried oregano
61 teaspoon cumin
7½ teaspoon smoked paprika
8Salt and pepper to taste
94 pita breads
10Tzatziki, tomato, cucumber, red onion for serving
11Skewers soaked in water

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Instructions

1
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken cubes in the marinade and let sit at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate up to 24 hours — longer marinating means more flavor penetration.
2
Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, about 4–5 pieces per skewer, with a little space between pieces so heat circulates.
3
Grill over high heat (or use a grill pan or broiler) for 3–4 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is charred in spots and internal temp reads 165°F. The char is what makes souvlaki so flavorful — don't be afraid of the dark marks.
4
Warm pita directly over a gas flame for 15 seconds per side or in a dry pan. Serve chicken skewers on warm pita with generous tzatziki, diced tomato, cucumber, and red onion.