Description
A vibrant Mediterranean dish featuring juicy grilled chicken skewers and creamy feta dip, perfect for sharing at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- Warm pita bread, cut into triangles
- Cherry tomatoes
- Sliced cucumbers
- Kalamata olives
- Roasted red peppers
- Fresh herbs (parsley, mint, or dill) for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss gently to coat; let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked skewers.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and grill the skewers for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Prepare the feta dip by blending together feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped dill until smooth.
- Arrange the grilled chicken skewers on a serving board with bowls of feta dip, olives, roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and warm pita.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley, mint, or dill and serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with firm tofu or vegetables. Ensure the chicken is cooked to 165°F.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Greek, Chicken, Souvlaki, Feta Dip, Mediterranean, Grazing Board, Easy Recipe