Easy Homemade Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
There’s nothing more satisfying than juicy, chicken skewers nestled in warm pita, topped with tangy, cooling tzatziki—and best of all, you can have it on the table in under an hour. This recipe uses simple pantry staples (olive oil, dried oregano, lemon) and everyday kitchen tools (a grill or griddle pan and your oven), making it ideal for busy weeknights or a relaxed weekend feast. The homemade tzatziki is bright and fresh, balancing the savoury-sweet marinade and taking these skewers from “good” to “go-back-for-seconds” great.
Easy Homemade Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 600g chicken thigh fillets, diced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 bamboo skewers, soaked
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Add diced chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavour).
- Thread the chicken onto the skewers evenly.
- Preheat grill or barbecue to medium-high heat.
- Cook skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and cooked through.
- Serve with warm pita, salad and tzatziki.
Notes
- Use metal skewers if preferred – no need to soak.
- For extra flavour, add 1 tsp smoked paprika to the marinade.
- Leftovers can be used in wraps, lunchboxes or over rice.
- To make it little kid-friendly, serve without skewers.
