Best 5 Fast And Easy Chicken Souvlaki With Greek Dressing Recipes

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Chicken souvlaki is a classic Greek dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with marinated chicken skewers that are grilled and served with a refreshing Greek dressing. This dish is not only delicious, but incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI RECIPE (WITH BEST GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN MARINADE)!



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Juicy, tender and bursting with flavor this chicken souvlaki recipe is really the best one! Serve on your next gathering or as a healthy and easy dinner for you and your family.

Provided by [email protected]

Categories     Main Course

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 kg / 2 lb + 5 oz chicken breasts
1 green bell pepper
1 tomato
1 onion
kosher salt
freshly ground pepper
2 lemons (juiced)
olive oil
dried oregano
10 wooden skewers
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon mild mustard
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small onion
1 large garlic clove
1/2 lemon (juiced)
1 lemon (zested)
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Add all of the ingredients for the marinade in a blender and blend until smooth paste forms.
  • Cut the chicken to bite-sized 1,5-inch (3 cm) pieces. Add in a food container.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add the marinade and mix well to spread all over the chicken. Put the lid on and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 2 hours before cooking.
  • Soak the wooden skewers in water for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the stem and seeds of the bell pepper and cut into 1,5-inch (3cm) pieces.
  • Remove stem and inside of the tomato, leaving only the skin. Cut the tomato and the onion in 1,5-inch (3cm) pieces as well.
  • Start threading the skewers by adding one piece of pepper, 1-2 pieces of meat, one piece of onion, 1-2 pieces of meat, one piece of tomato and 1-2 pieces of meat until you reach the end of the skewer.
  • Heat your grill, griddle, or grill pan over high heat. Grease well with oil. Drop heat to medium-high and add the Souvlakis. Cook for about 12-15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meat reads 80°C / 176°F on an instant-read thermometer.Turn every 3 minutes to cook evenly all around.
  • Make the Ladolemono Dressing. Add 2/3 olive oil to the 2 juiced lemons. Whisk for a minute or two until it thickens. Or you can use a squeeze bottle and shake until combined.
  • Pour Ladolemono over the meat right as it comes out of the grill. Sprinkle with dried oregano and you're ready to serve!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Souvlaki, Calories 240 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 143 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g

FAST AND EASY CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WITH GREEK DRESSING



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Make and share this Fast and Easy Chicken Souvlaki With Greek Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by anise

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup white vinegar
2/3 teaspoon sugar
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
lettuce
tomatoes
feta cheese
red onion (optional topping)
black olives (optional topping)
pita bread, if desired

Steps:

  • In bowl, mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar, salt, sugar, 1/8 teaspoon oregano, and mustard to make dressing. Set aside.
  • Cut each chicken breast into approximately 5 to 7 strips.
  • Place strips in large fry pan, cover with 1/4 cup oil, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon oregano; stir.
  • Cook chicken over medium heat until done, lightly browning pieces to one's taste as liquid evaporates and chopping them into smaller, easier-to-eat pieces, if desired, during or after browning.
  • Assemble salad of lettuce, tomato and chicken pieces (inside warm pita bread for sandwich).
  • Crumble feta cheese over the top. Add dressing and other toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693, Fat 56.3, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 102.7, Sodium 505.2, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 41.1

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



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Greek kabobs. Fantastic flavor for chicken. Marinade can also be used for pork.

Provided by Tanya Petkos Schroeder

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 2h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (6 ounce) container plain Greek-style yogurt
½ cucumber - peeled, seeded, and grated
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch salt
6 wooden skewers, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large resealable bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Mix yogurt, cucumber, 1 tablespoon olive oil, vinegar, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 pinch salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate tzatziki sauce for flavors to blend, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Soak wooden skewers in a bowl of water for about 15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto the soaked skewers. Discard unused marinade.
  • Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. Serve with tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI GYRO STYLE



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An easy and delicious way to recreate your favorite Greek restaurant dish at home. This Mediterranean-flavored recipe can be served buffet-style allowing your guests to make their own.

Provided by Chris J

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 24

¾ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup seeded, shredded cucumber
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup plain yogurt
¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
½ teaspoon Greek seasoning
kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 large pita bread rounds
1 heart of romaine lettuce, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tomato, halved and sliced
½ cup kalamata olives
½ cup pepperoncini
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinaigrette, juice from 1/2 lemon, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over the chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
  • Toss the shredded cucumber with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and allow to sit at least 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, mix the yogurt, sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, rice vinegar, and olive oil. Season with garlic, fresh dill, and Greek seasoning. Squeeze the cucumber to remove any excess water; stir into sauce. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and place on prepared grill. Discard remaining marinade. Cook chicken until juices run clear, about 8 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from heat, and allow to sit about 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
  • Place pita rounds on the grill, and cook for about 2 minutes, until warm, turning frequently to avoid burning. Arrange warmed pita, sliced chicken, lettuce, onion, tomato, olives, and pepperoncini on a serving platter. Serve tzatziki sauce and feta cheese in separate bowls on the side. Stuff pita pockets with chicken and toppings to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 133.2 mg, Fat 40.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 3169.9 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI



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I found this recipe in "The Barbecue Bible" by Steven Raichlen. I adapted it to be used with chicken, but he used it with swordfish or tuna steaks, but said it would be good with even shrimp or scallops.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Chicken

Time 42m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
3 tablespoons dry white wine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
24 bay leaves
1 medium onion, quartered

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken into 1 1/2 inch cubes and set aside while you prepare the marinade.
  • Combine the oil, lemon juice, wine, garlic, oregano, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper in a large nonreactive bowl and whisk until blended and the salt is dissolved. Taste for seasoning, adding salt as necessary; the mixture should be highly seasoned. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Let marinate, at room temperature, for 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Soak the bay leaves in a bowl of cold water for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill to high.
  • When ready to cook, break the onion quarters into individual layers. Drain the bay leaves. Remove the chicken cubes from the bowl, reserving whatever marinade is left, and thread onto the skewers, placing a piece of onion and bay leaf between each and dividing evenly. Oil the grill grate, then arrange the kebabs on the hot grate and grill, turning with tongs, until chicken cubes are nicely browned on the outside, 2 to 3 minutes per side, (8 to 12 minutes in all). As the kebabs cook, baste with any remaining marinade, but not during the last two minutes.
  • Transfer the kebabs to serving plates and serve immediately, accompanied by lemon wedges.
  • This can be served as a main dish or with pita's and tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.9, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 781.3, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 36.7

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your chicken souvlaki taste its best. Look for high-quality chicken breasts or thighs, ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and fresh herbs.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices will help it to stay moist and flavorful. You can marinate the chicken for as little as 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: Cooking the chicken over medium heat will help it to cook evenly without drying out. Be sure to not overcrowd the pan, or the chicken will not cook evenly.
  • Make your own Greek dressing: Homemade Greek dressing is easy to make and tastes much better than store-bought dressing. Simply whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Serve the chicken souvlaki with your favorite sides: Chicken souvlaki can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, potatoes, salad, or pita bread.

Conclusion:

Chicken souvlaki is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its tender, flavorful chicken, fresh vegetables, and tangy Greek dressing, chicken souvlaki is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken souvlaki a try. You won't be disappointed!

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