Chicken souvlaki

Greek skewers of chicken marinated in lemon, garlic and oregano, grilled and served with tzatziki. High in protein, fragrant and light, they smell of the Mediterranean.

Preparation: 20 min  |  Cooking: 12 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 333 kcal · 35 g protein · 4 g carbohydrate · 19 g fat

Ingredients

• 600 g chicken breast
• 2 lemons
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 200 g tzatziki

Method

1. Marinate the diced chicken (lemon, garlic, oregano, oil) for 1 hour.
2. Thread onto skewers.
3. Grill for 10 to 12 minutes, turning them.
4. Serve with tzatziki.

Nutritional benefits

Chicken provides plenty of lean protein for few calories, which is ideal for weight loss. The lemon, garlic and oregano marinade adds flavour without fat, and the tzatziki (yoghurt and cucumber) is a light accompaniment. Grilled rather than fried, souvlaki is a healthy, high-protein Greek dish, naturally gluten-free.

Variations and substitutions

• Use lean pork (traditional souvlaki).
• Alternate with vegetables (pepper, onion).
• In a pitta with raw vegetables (gyros).
• Use tofu for a vegetarian version.

Storing and preparing ahead

Marinated chicken keeps for 2 days; cooked, for 3 days. Ideal for a lunchbox.

💡 Good to know

A marinade of at least 1 hour with lemon and oregano tenderises and flavours the chicken: it is the basis of souvlaki.

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The foods in this recipe: chicken breast · lemons · garlic · oregano · olive oil.

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