Ingredients
Chicken Souvlaki
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless, cut into 1 ½” pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp Greek yogurt (whole milk or sour cream)
- 2 tbsp oregano, dried or fresh finely chopped
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
Tzatziki Sauce
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (whole milk or sour cream)
- 1 small cucumber, grated and juices squeezed out
- ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, or more to taste
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tbsp dill or parsley, finely chopped
- ½ tsp salt
Greek Salad
- 2 heads romaine, chopped
- 3 small cucumbers, sliced
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes, diced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt, or more to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt, oregano, and kosher salt. Add the chicken thigh pieces and mix well to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight to let the flavors develop.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: Grate the cucumber and squeeze out its excess juices using a clean cloth or paper towel. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, chopped dill or parsley, and salt. Stir until well combined and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Assemble the Greek Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine, sliced cucumbers, diced cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and kalamata olives. Drizzle with white wine vinegar, olive oil, and sprinkle salt to taste. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Grill the Chicken Souvlaki: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers if desired. Grill the chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side or until fully cooked and slightly charred on the edges. Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the Salad: Divide the Greek salad among plates, top each with grilled chicken pieces, and drizzle with the prepared tzatziki sauce. Optionally, garnish with extra oregano or fresh herbs for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken overnight to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the chicken on a grill pan or under the broiler in your oven.
- Make sure to squeeze the cucumber well for the tzatziki to avoid a watery sauce.
- Serve the salad immediately after assembling to keep the greens crisp.
- Feel free to add feta cheese or pita bread on the side for a more traditional meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Low Fat