This Greek-inspired chicken souvlaki is fresh, colourful and full of flavour. Tender marinated chicken is grilled until golden, then served in warm pita with crisp salad and a creamy homemade tzatziki made with Udo’s Choice Ultimate Oil Blend. Perfect for easy family dinners, lunches or meal prep.

PREPARATION TIME

30 minutes

SERVING SIZE

4 portions

INGREDIENTS

Chicken Souvlaki

600g chicken breast, cut into chunks

1 tbsp olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp dried oregano

½ tsp paprika

Sea salt and black pepper

To Serve

Warm pita breads

Mixed salad

Cherry tomatoes

Cucumber slices

Red onion

Udo’s Tzatziki

1 cup Greek yoghurt

4 tbsp Udo’s Choice Ultimate Oil Blend

½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped

Sea salt and black pepper to taste

METHOD

Chicken Souvlaki

In a bowl, combine the chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper.

Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.

Thread the chicken onto skewers.

Grill, barbecue or pan-fry for 12–15 minutes, turning regularly, until cooked through and lightly charred.

Udo’s Tzatziki

Grate the cucumber and squeeze out any excess liquid using a clean tea towel or paper towel.

In a bowl, combine the Greek yoghurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice and fresh herbs.

Stir in the Udo’s Choice Ultimate Oil Blend.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Chill until ready to serve.

To Assemble

Warm the pita breads and fill with mixed salad, tomatoes, cucumber and red onion.

Add the cooked chicken souvlaki and finish with a generous spoonful of Udo’s tzatziki.

Serve immediately with any extra salad and tzatziki on the side.

Fresh, creamy and satisfying, these chicken souvlaki pitas make an easy Mediterranean-inspired meal that’s perfect for sharing.