Ingredients
Approximately 2 to 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 to 1.5-inch pieces
Marinade: garlic cloves, dried oregano, rosemary, sweet paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, Greek extra virgin olive oil, dry white wine, lemon juice, bay leaves
Pita bread for serving
Tzatziki sauce made from strained yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and seasoning
Fresh toppings: sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, Kalamata olives
Optional sides: Greek salad, rice pilaf, lemon potatoes, or a mezze platter
Instructions
1. Combine garlic, oregano, rosemary, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil, white wine, and lemon juice to form the marinade. Pulse until well blended. Add bay leaves directly to the chicken.
2. Coat chicken pieces with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2 hours or overnight.
3. Soak wooden skewers in water beforehand. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
4. Preheat grill or griddle to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for about 5-10 minutes, turning to brown evenly, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F to 165°F.
5. Brush pita bread with olive oil, season with salt and oregano, and briefly grill before serving.
6. Assemble by spreading tzatziki on pita, topping with chicken pieces, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and olives. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice if desired.
Last Step:
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🍋 Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor; overnight is best for tenderness.
🔥 Soak wooden skewers to prevent burning and cover tips with foil if necessary.
🌡️ Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through without losing juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Marinating: 30 minutes to overnight
- Cook Time: 5-10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer and 1 pita with toppings
- Calories: 300-400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg