Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

Authentic Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki is a Greek classic and my personal favorite kind of souvlaki! I learned how to make Tzatziki in Greece with a Greek Yaya who’s been making it for decades!

Recipe for Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

Ingredients

• For the Chicken Souvlaki:
• Makes 4-6 skewers depending on the size of your chicken breasts
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 small lemon
• 2 tbsp Greek oregano
• 1/2 tsp of each: cumin, rosemary, thyme, mild pepper flakes, paprika, sea salt

• For the Tzatziki:
• 1/2 of a large cucumber or two mini cucumbers, grated and drained
• 1 teaspoon salt, for draining + more for serving
• 2 cups plain full fat Greek yogurt (minimum 2%)
• 2 large garlic cloves, grated
• 2 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• For serving: Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Kalamata Olive

Chicken Souvlaki Preparation:

1. If using wooden skewers, soak 6 wooden skewers for at least 1 hour to prevent from burning.
2. Cut chicken breasts into even cubes and place in a large bowl.
3. Prepare the marinade by combining all the ingredients pour over the chicken. Mix well, cover, and place in the fridge for at least one hour (or up to overnight).
4. Remove from the fridge and arrange on soaked skewers.
5. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place chicken on the grill and cook each side for about 5-7 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temp of 155 degrees.
6. Let rest and serve with a good helping of Tzatziki.

Tzatziki Preparation:

1. Grate the cucumber and drain through a fine mesh sieve or a cheese cloth and sprinkle with salt to draw out the moisture. Allow to drain for as long as you can (min 10 minutes, up to overnight).
2. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add the drained cucumber and mix well.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and top with a kalamata olive for visual appeal!