# Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

Lemon and oregano chicken skewers with homemade tzatziki in warm pittas.

30 min. Serves 4. 410 kcal per serving.

## What you need

- 500g chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 150g Greek yoghurt
- 1/4 cucumber, grated and squeezed
- Few mint leaves, chopped
- 4 pitta breads (wheat)
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced

## How to make it

Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

1. **Step 1**: Marinate the chicken in oil, lemon juice, oregano and half the garlic for at least 10 minutes.
2. **Step 2**: Thread onto skewers and grill or griddle for 10 to 12 minutes, turning, until 75°C inside.
3. **Step 3**: Mix the yoghurt, cucumber, mint and the rest of the garlic.
4. **Step 4**: Warm the pittas and fill with chicken, tomato, onion and tzatziki.

## Nutrition per serving

Per serving, rounded. These are estimates, not a prescription.

| Per serving | Amount |
| --- | --- |
| Energy | 410 kcal |
| Protein | 37 g |
| Carbohydrate | 34 g |
| Fat | 14 g |

This recipe fits these eating styles by the numbers and the ingredients: Low carb, Mediterranean, High protein.

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Last updated: 2026-09-24