The Ultimate Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki and Israeli Salad was created in partnership with Kingsford. As always, all opinions and recipe are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that support Shared Appetite!
Eating out in NYC. Besides my family and friends, it could quite possibly be my favorite part of being alive. There’s something so amazing about the incredible breadth of culinary greatness that’s squeezed within 22 square miles of space. Seriously. I have a never-ending list of restaurants I want to try. Every time I cross one off, I add 3 more. The amount of ridiculously amazing food in this city is unreal.
And yet, I find myself returning to a few places over and over again. Not because it’s anything fancy or mind-blowing, but because it’s downright delicious. One of those places is Souvlaki GR. I’ve yet to have a bad meal there, and time and time again they just do the simple things extraordinarily well.
My good buddy Tyler and I have a photography studio… Ashe Photography Studio (shameless plug), and whenever we go into Manhattan for a client meeting, we always end up at this place after. The order is always the same. Chicken souvlaki with a massive amount of tzatziki sauce (and pita… their pita is freaking legit).
Ever since first tasting their chicken souvlaki, I knew I had to recreate it at home. I needed to perfect the ultimate Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki and Israeli Salad. And guys, I’m so excited to share this with you. It’s EPIC.
So what makes the chicken souvlaki and tzatziki at Souvlaki GR so good? A few things. Let’s break it down:
- You want all those lemon-garlic-oregano flavors to permeate through the chicken. That’s why I recommend marinating this chicken overnight. It’s worth it.
- So that all the chicken cooks at the same rate and finishes at the same time, it’s important to make sure your cubes of meat are all cut to the same size. Go for the most uniform cubes you can get.
- Don’t go too big on the cuts. 1″ cubes are ideal. This way the marinade goes all the way into the meat and the chicken will cook fast.
- Get your grill cranking on medium-high/high. You want all those charred crispy bits on the outside of the chicken.
- The perfect pairing for chicken souvlaki? A highly seasoned tzatziki. The flavors are intense, just the way they should be. And to give you a burst of crunchy freshness in every bite, the simple Israeli Salad (tomatoes and cucumbers) is totally the way to go!
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When it comes time to serve up the ultimate Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki and Israeli Salad, you’ve got some options. You can certainly go straight up and just eat it as is. It’s a great paleo-friendly, gluten free meal that you’ll feel good about serving to your family.
To take it to the next level, feel free to get a side dish of rice and some warm pita on the table. Or maybe get some lettuce and make yourself a legit Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki salad! Either way, you’re going to want to make The Ultimate Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki and Israeli Salad over and over!
*recipe slightly adapted from The Iron You.
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The Ultimate Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki and Israeli Salad
- Total Time: 21 minute
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breast, cut into 1” cubes
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
for the Tzatziki
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt
for the Israeli Salad
- 1 cucumber, peeled and seeds removed, finely diced
- 2 plum tomatoes, peeled and seeds removed, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and oregano in a ziploc bag. Season generously with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add chicken and shake gently to distribute marinade over chicken. Allow to marinate at least 6 hours, but preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
- Remove chicken from fridge and skewer. Heat grill over medium-high/high heat and lightly oil grates. Grill chicken on both sides until browned and just cooked through. Serve with tzatziki and Israeli Salad.
for the tzatziki
- Using the smaller side of a box grater, grate cucumber. Soak up excess cucumber moisture with paper towels. In a small mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons of the grated cucumber, two tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, mint, and dried oregano. Season with Kosher salt. Taste and adjust seasonings (add more lemon juice, etc.) as desired.
for the Israeli Salad
- Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and season with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Notes
Feel free to serve this on a bed of rice along with some pita, or atop some lettuce for a great salad!
- Prep Time: 25 (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
The Ultimate Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki and Israeli Salad
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