Description
This Greek Souvlaki Pitas recipe features tender, marinated chicken cubes grilled to perfection on wooden skewers, served with fresh Mediterranean toppings like cucumber, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, all wrapped in warm pita bread and finished with creamy tzatziki sauce or Greek dressing. It’s a delicious, vibrant meal perfect for a casual lunch or dinner inspired by classic Greek street food.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade and Chicken
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed into 1/2 inch pieces
- 6 small wood skewers, soaked in water
Toppings and Assembly
- 12 kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, sliced into rounds
- 18 cherry tomatoes
- 4 pita breads
- Tzatziki sauce or Greek dressing, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine salt, black pepper, bay leaf, minced garlic, oregano, sliced lemon, and olive oil. Stir well to blend the flavors. Add the cubed chicken pieces to the marinade and toss until evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the chicken to absorb the flavors. Meanwhile, soak the wooden skewers in water to prevent burning during cooking.
- Cook the Chicken Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken cubes evenly onto the soaked wooden skewers. Heat an iron skillet over medium heat and drizzle a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking. Place the chicken skewers onto the skillet and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through, lightly blackened, and crispy on the outside.
- Assemble the Pitas: Warm the pita breads if desired. Fill each pita with cooked chicken skewers, sliced cucumber, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and red onion rounds. Drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce or your choice of Greek dressing. Serve immediately while warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers beforehand prevents them from burning on the skillet.
- Marinating the chicken for at least an hour enhances the flavor and tenderness.
- You can substitute chicken with pork or lamb for traditional Greek souvlaki variations.
- Warm the pita bread slightly before assembling to make it more pliable and flavorful.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and oregano based on your flavor preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Greek souvlaki, chicken skewers, pita wrap, Mediterranean, grilled chicken, tzatziki, Greek recipe
