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Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Published: May 1, 2021 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Oct 15, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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If you've been following along with me for a little while, you'll know how much I LOVE Greek food! Both my husband and I worked in Greek restaurants when we were younger so we enjoy making Greek food at home now (with the secrets we learned from the restaurants.) His Greek Chicken Souvlaki is superb and my favorite way to enjoy it is by making it into a pita

Greek chicken souvlaki wrapped in pita with tomatoes, red onion, tzatziki and parsley, wrapped in paper on black plate

We used to eat it that way at the restaurant all the time. And this recipe tastes just like you ordered it off a restaurant menu! The bonus is that it's Weight Watchers friendly @ 8 WW points as a wrap (using my WW friendly Tzatziki Sauce) on my plan.

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  • 🥘 Souvlaki Ingredients
  • 💭 Top tip
  • 📖 Variations
  • 🔢WW Points
  • 🧂 Souvlaki Seasoning
  • 🥗 Side dishes
  • 📋 Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
  • 🐓More WW friendly Chicken Recipes!

🥘 Souvlaki Ingredients

This recipe is dead easy to make with only a few pantry ingredients:

  • chicken breast
  • lemon juice
  • dried oregano
  • olive oil
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • lemon for garnish (and extra squeezing)
  • skewers

If you are making it into a souvlaki pita wrap, you'll also need:

  • pita bread
  • Tzatziki Sauce
  • tomatoes
  • red onions
  • additional dried oregano
  • fresh parsley (optional)

*Just remember to take the meat off the skewer 🙂

Greek Chicken Souvlaki on a pita with veggies and tzatziki sauce

💭 Top tip

The great thing about this recipe is that YOU DON'T HAVE TO MARINATE IT! I have marinated it for a few hours and really didn't find it made that much of a difference. I always assumed that restaurants marinated the chicken souvlaki for long periods of time, but I found out from my husband (who worked as a cook in more than one Greek restaurant) that is not necessarily the case. It really depended on when it was ordered, how much they had made (if it has been marinating in the fridge overnight or was simply a new batch). So if they had just made it and it hadn't had a chance to marinate, they would simply add additional lemon juice (preferably fresh) before serving. So, if you want it extra lemony, just squeeze extra lemon juice over it when it's done!

📖 Variations

Greek chicken souvlaki on a bed of veggies with greek potatoes, lemon and tzatziki sauce

Another thing I love about this recipe is its versatility! You can eat it as a chicken souvlaki pita (which is my favorite way as shown above) or on a bed of vegetables, Greek rice, cauliflower rice, or with  Greek Style Potatoes.

Or you can also eat it on its own, dipped in WW friendly Tzatziki Sauce

triangle of pita bread being dipped into tzatziki sauce in black bowl on black tray with pita bread in background and lemon wedges

🔢WW Points

This Souvlaki wrap is Weight Watchers friendly @ 8 WW points as a wrap (using my WW friendly Tzatziki Sauce) on my plan.

🧂 Souvlaki Seasoning

This simple souvlaki is seasoned with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and white pepper. However, it tastes so flavorful that you think there is actually more in there! However, if you're going to make it into a pita wrap, then you'll want to use additional oregano and parsley.

🥗 Side dishes

greek style potatoes in a glass dish

If you're having the souvlaki on its own and looking for side dishes to go with this souvlaki, as I mentioned above, you'll love these Greek Style Potatoes.  Or this Easy Greek Pasta Salad Recipe!

Greek pasta salad in white bowl

Greek chicken souvlaki wrapped in pita with tomatoes, red onion, tzatziki and parsley, wrapped in paper on black plate

And if I'm having it in a pita, I'll have a simple side salad with it or nothing at all. When you eat this souvlaki as a wrap, it's really a full meal! So if you're looking for a FAST, delicious, and versatile Greek Chicken Souvlaki, you will love this one!

Greek chicken souvlaki wrapped in pita with tomatoes, red onion, tzatziki and parsley, wrapped in paper on black plate
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📋 Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

This Greek Chicken Souvlaki is very easy to make with only a few pantry ingredients, requires no marinating time and tastes like you ordered from a restaurant! You can cook it on the stove top or on the grill, eat it as a souvlaki wrap with pita bread, on a bed of rice or on it's own, dipped in tzatziki sauce. It's also Weight Watchers friendly!
5 from 6 votes
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Course: dinner, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword: chicken, greek, souvlaki, wrap
Servings: 8 skewers
Calories: 127kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 5-6 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice, from concentrate
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Garnish

  • fresh lemon wedges

Souvlaki Pita Wrap

  • 8 pitas * white or whole wheat
  • 16 tablespoon tzaiziki sauce Tzatziki recipe: https://foodmeanderings.com/easy-tzatziki-sauce/
  • ½ whole red onion, chopped
  • 8 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 4 fresh chopped tomatoes * I use Roma
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
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Instructions

For Souvlaki Chicken Skewers

  • Cut chicken into strips.
    chicken being cut into stips
  • Put chicken onto skewers. *If you are grilling these on an outdoor BBQ grill, you'll want to soak them for 10 minutes in cold water first (so they don't catch on fire).
    chicken strips being added to skewer
  • Continue to add chicken pieces to skewers until they are all gone. You should get about 8 skewers. Then add skewers to a long shallow dish. I use a 9X13 baking pan *You can use smaller skewers for the pita wraps and longer skewers for the plain souvlaki
    chicken skewers in shallow 9X13 pan
  • Mix garlic powder, lemon juice, oil, salt, white pepper and oregano together, then stir and pour over souvlaki skewers. Rotate to ensure skewers are well coated in the marinade.
    chicken skewers in shallow container with marinade poured over
  • Add skewers to non-stick fry pan, cooking as many as you can fit at once (usually about 4 per frying pan).
    raw skewers in non-stick fry pan
  • Fry over medium heat on stovetop or on grill, turning periodically until lightly browned on all sides, for about 12-15 minutes or until cooked through (no longer pink).
    chicken souvlaki skewers in frying pan

Garnish

  • If you want as stronger lemon flavor, drizzle additional fresh lemon juice on top.

For Souvlaki Pita Wrap

  • Add 2 tablespoon of tzatziki sauce (https://foodmeanderings.com/easy-tzatziki-sauce/) to pita, as well as red onions, and parsley as desired. * Remove meat from skewer
    souvlaki on pita with onions, tomatoes and tzatziki
  • Wrap as shown in VIDEO "How to wrap a souvlaki" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo7DzmllzWA * I also fold mine over at the top and you can either fold or twist at the bottom
  • Sprinkle with additional dried oregano, if desired.
    Greek chicken souvlaki wrapped in pita with tomatoes, red onion, tzatziki and parsley, wrapped in paper on black plate

Notes

🔢WW Points
This souvlaki wrap is Weight Watchers friendly @ 8 WW points as a wrap (using my WW friendly Tzatziki Sauce) on my plan. You can click HERE to find out how much it is on your personal WW plan!
*NOTE: When I calculated the WW points in this recipe, I only accounted for ½ of the oil, as that's all the gets absorbed.
🎥 Video: How to wrap a souvlaki
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Nutrition Facts
📋 Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 skewer)
Calories 127 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 66mg3%
Potassium 223mg6%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 28IU1%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewer | Calories: 127kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 12g (24%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg (12%) | Sodium: 66mg (3%) | Potassium: 223mg (6%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 28IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 13mg (1%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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  1. Laura

    May 18, 2021 at 1:28 pm

    What a great summer sandwich, it looks just like the real thing! I like that you can make the skewers in a pan as I’ve always thought I had to have a bbq to do this. Will be frying lots of skewers this summer for sure now!

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  2. Bernice

    May 18, 2021 at 1:53 pm

    I love Greek food too! And, to be honest I love it for its simplicity and how easy it is to make at home, especially these souvlaki.

    Reply
  3. nancy

    May 18, 2021 at 2:57 pm

    that wrap sammy looks SO delicious! I love a good Greek Chicken souvlaki!!

    Reply
  4. AmyG

    May 18, 2021 at 4:47 pm

    I love souvlaki and often have leftovers. This is a great idea for leftovers and lunch the next day.

    Reply
  5. Colleen

    May 19, 2021 at 10:06 am

    We love souvlaki and lately with our summery weather we are all about grilling, so this is going on our weekend plans. Looks delicious!

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  6. Sean

    May 23, 2021 at 11:01 am

    Thanks for the tips re: marinating! I would have assumed that I'd need a lot of time to get souvlaki ready, but if it can be just as good without the long wait, it definitely brings this into the realm of easy weeknight dinner (my favourite kind of dinner, lol). Thanks for sharing!

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