Greek Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

Boneless chicken breasts

1 ½ lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes

Olive oil

1/4 cup

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Dried oregano

2 teaspoons

Salt

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Red onion

1, cut into wedges

Bell peppers

2, cut into chunks (any color)

Cherry tomatoes

1 cup

Pita bread

4, for serving

Tzatziki sauce

1 cup

Cucumber

1, grated (for tzatziki)

Greek yogurt

1 cup (for tzatziki)

Dill

1 tablespoon, chopped (for tzatziki)

Salt

1/2 teaspoon (for tzatziki)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a zesty marinade.
2. Add the cubed chicken to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or for the best flavor, overnight.
3. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a separate bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, chopped dill, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, ensuring it’s hot before adding the skewers.
5. Thread the marinated chicken, red onion wedges, bell pepper chunks, and cherry tomatoes onto skewers, alternating ingredients for a colorful presentation.
6. Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F) and exhibits a slight char.
7. While the skewers are grilling, warm the pita bread on the grill for a few minutes on each side until soft and pliable.
8. Once grilled, serve the souvlaki skewers with warm pita bread and a generous side of tzatziki sauce for dipping. Enjoy your homemade Greek souvlaki with a fresh salad or as part of a mezze platter!