Greek Chicken Souvlaki (Easy Skewers)
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Serves
4
Chicken souvlaki is Greek street food at its best — juicy, charred, lemony chicken skewers you wrap in warm pita with tzatziki, tomato, and onion. It's a backyard-grill favorite and a weeknight winner, and the marinade is one Greek seasoning plus lemon.
This uses Greek Crack, our herby Greek blend, so the marinade is one scoop instead of six jars.
Why it's a go-to
- One seasoning = the whole marinade. Oregano, garlic, herbs.
- Grill or pan — works either way.
- Street-food flavor at home.
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Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Ingredients
Method
- Marinate. Toss chicken with Greek Crack, olive oil, lemon, and garlic. Rest 30 min (or up to overnight).
- Skewer. Thread chicken onto skewers.
- Cook. Grill: Medium-high, 10–12 min, turning, until charred and 165°F. Pan/grill pan: Same, in batches.
- Serve. In warm pita with tzatziki, tomato, and onion, or over rice.
Total time: 25 minutes (plus marinate). Serves 4.
Pro tips
- Thighs stay juicy on the grill — better than breast for souvlaki.
- Don't overcrowd skewers so they char evenly.
- Warm the pita for 20 seconds so it folds without cracking.
Ways to serve
- In pita — the classic gyro-style wrap.
- Over rice or a Greek salad.
- Souvlaki bowls with lemon potatoes and tzatziki.
FAQ
Pork or shrimp? Both work great with the same marinade.
No grill? A hot grill pan or cast iron gives a good char.
Make ahead? Marinate up to overnight for deeper flavor.
Greek street food at home: Greek Crack plus lemon is the whole marinade. Fire up chicken souvlaki tonight.