Description
A classic Greek dish featuring marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, served with creamy tzatziki sauce and warm pita bread.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken cubes, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.
- While chicken cooks, prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
- Warm pita breads on the grill for 1-2 minutes per side. Serve chicken skewers with warm pita, tzatziki sauce, and optional sides like tomato and onion salad.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.