Ingredients
10 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup dry white wine
Juice of 1 lemon
2 bay leaves
2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1 to 1.5-inch pieces
Greek pita bread
Tzatziki sauce
Sliced tomato
Sliced cucumber
Sliced onions
Kalamata olives
Optional: Greek salad
Optional: Mediterranean roasted vegetables
Optional: Lemon potatoes
Optional: Home fries
Optional: Mezze platter
Instructions
1. Blend garlic, oregano, rosemary, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil, white wine, and lemon juice to prepare the marinade.
2. Place chicken pieces in a large bowl, add bay leaves, and pour over the marinade. Toss to coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. A 30-minute marination is acceptable if time-constrained.
3. Soak wooden skewers in water for about 30 to 45 minutes if using.
4. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. Preheat a grill or griddle to medium-high heat and brush grates with oil.
5. Grill chicken skewers for about 5 minutes, rotating evenly until browned and ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
6. Briefly grill pita bread to warm.
7. To assemble, spread Tzatziki on warm pita, add grilled chicken pieces, and top with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and olives.
Last Step:
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🍋 For juicier results, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs; chicken breasts can dry out if overcooked.
🕒 Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours for the best flavor; marinate longer in the refrigerator if possible.
🔥 If grilling is not feasible, chicken can be cooked in a skillet, air-fried, or broiled as alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Marinating Time: 2 hours to overnight
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with pita and fixings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg