Greek Chicken Souvlaki Plate – Grilled Protein Feast

Grilled marinated chicken skewers with yogurt tzatziki and fresh salad — a protein-packed Greek plate.

Total
45 min
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Calories · per serving
420 kcal
Ecem Akkaba

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Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian

Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.

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Greek Chicken Souvlaki Plate – Grilled Protein Feast

In short

Greek Chicken Souvlaki Plate – Grilled Protein Feast contains 420 calories per serving: 45 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat. It takes 45 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

Grilled chicken souvlaki is a Greek classic rich in protein and low in fat, perfect for a fit diet. Served with yogurt tzatziki and a fresh salad, it offers a light yet satisfying meal.

Method

  1. 1

    Toss the chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and oregano, then marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.

  3. 3

    Heat the grill to medium-high.

  4. 4

    Cook the skewers for 10-12 minutes until browned on all sides.

  5. 5

    For the tzatziki, mix the yogurt, grated cucumber, dill and a pinch of garlic.

  6. 6

    Prepare a fresh salad with the greens and tomato.

  7. 7

    Serve the chicken skewers with the tzatziki and salad.

Tips

  • Marinating the chicken overnight makes it more flavorful and tender.
  • Squeezing out the cucumber's liquid makes the tzatziki thicker.

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