Can I grill instead of bake?

Yes. Grill on medium-high heat for about 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.

What can I serve with souvlaki?

Serve with tzatziki, pita, tomato and onion salad, or roasted potatoes.

Is this good for meal prep?

Yes. Refrigerate cooked chicken up to 3 days and reheat gently.

Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Lemon and Tzatziki

Name: Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Lemon and Tzatziki
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 400 g chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into cubes); 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp dried oregano; salt (to taste); black pepper (to taste); lemon juice (fresh, for finishing); greek pita bread; tzatziki; tomato (sliced); onion (sliced); parsley (chopped)

This souvlaki recipe keeps the classic Greek profile: olive oil, oregano, lemon, and juicy chicken skewers. It is simple enough for weeknights and still works for casual hosting.

Baking is used here for convenience, though grilling is also an option.

Why This Recipe Works

Olive oil and oregano coat the chicken evenly and help maintain moisture during high-heat cooking. Lemon added at the end brightens the finished skewers without making the meat tough.

Serving with tzatziki and vegetables balances richness and adds freshness.

Ingredient Notes

Chicken breast is lean and quick-cooking; thigh can be used for juicier texture. If using wooden skewers, soak before baking to reduce scorching.

Use fresh lemon juice at serving for best flavor.

High-Level Method

Marinate chicken, thread skewers, and bake until golden. Finish with lemon and serve alongside pita, tzatziki, and fresh vegetables.

Storage and Reheating

Refrigerate cooked chicken up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.

Extra Serving Ideas

You can serve the chicken as a wrap, over rice, or on a salad bowl with cucumber, tomato, olives, and extra herbs. For casual hosting, set everything out mezze-style so people can build their own plates with pita and tzatziki.

Serving & Goal Fit

Recommended serving is one chicken portion with pita, tzatziki, and vegetables.

On training days, add +50 g cooked rice or 1 piece of fruit. On rest days, reduce carbs slightly by serving less pita or removing about 50 g cooked rice.

Protein swaps: turkey breast, shrimp, or tofu skewers. Vegetable swaps: broccoli, green beans, spinach, peas, mushrooms, onions, courgette, frozen mixed veg, or tenderstem broccoli.

Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Lemon and Tzatziki

This souvlaki recipe keeps the classic Greek profile: olive oil, oregano, lemon, and juicy chicken skewers. It is simple enough for weeknights and still works for casual hosting.

Baking is used here for convenience, though grilling is also an option.

Why This Recipe Works

Olive oil and oregano coat the chicken evenly and help maintain moisture during high-heat cooking. Lemon added at the end brightens the finished skewers without making the meat tough.

Serving with tzatziki and vegetables balances richness and adds freshness.

Ingredient Notes

Chicken breast is lean and quick-cooking; thigh can be used for juicier texture. If using wooden skewers, soak before baking to reduce scorching.

Use fresh lemon juice at serving for best flavor.

High-Level Method

Marinate chicken, thread skewers, and bake until golden. Finish with lemon and serve alongside pita, tzatziki, and fresh vegetables.

Storage and Reheating

Refrigerate cooked chicken up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.

Extra Serving Ideas

Serving & Goal Fit

Recommended serving is one chicken portion with pita, tzatziki, and vegetables.

On training days, add +50 g cooked rice or 1 piece of fruit. On rest days, reduce carbs slightly by serving less pita or removing about 50 g cooked rice.

Protein swaps: turkey breast, shrimp, or tofu skewers. Vegetable swaps: broccoli, green beans, spinach, peas, mushrooms, onions, courgette, frozen mixed veg, or tenderstem broccoli.