CHICKEN SOUVLAKI

This recipe features tender chicken skewers marinated with a savoury blend of herbs and spices, served alongside homemade flatbreads and refreshing tzatziki sauce. It's the perfect summer BBQ dish.

PREP 20m

COOK 20m

TOTAL 40m

SERVES 2-4

Ingredients-

For Tenderizing the Chicken:

  • 2 chicken breast, diced

  • 1 tbsp cornflour

  • 1 tbsp cider vinegar

For Flatbread Dough (Makes 4 flatbreads):

  • 175g natural yogurt

  • 175g plain flour

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

For Skewer Marinade (Souvlaki) - Serves 2, 4 skewers:

  • 1 tsp thyme

  • 2 tsp oregano

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp pepper

  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes

For Tzatziki (Serves 2):

  • 250ml natural yogurt

  • 1/4 cucumber, cubed

  • 10 finely diced mint leaves

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

  • 1/2 tsp sugar

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/2 garlic clove


Instructions-

  1. Tenderizing the Chicken:

    • Cut the chicken breast into chunks suitable for skewers.

    • In a bowl, combine 1 tbsp of cornflour and 1 tbsp of cider vinegar.

    • Add the chicken chunks to the mixture and refrigerate to tenderize.

  2. Make Your Skewers (Add Mixed Peppers & Red Onion):

    • Rinse the cornflour and vinegar mixture off the chicken chunks.

    • Thread the chicken, mixed peppers, and red onion onto skewers.

    • Brush the marinade onto the skewers just before grilling on the BBQ.

  3. Flatbread Dough (Makes 4 flatbreads):

    • In a bowl, combine 175g natural yogurt, 175g plain flour, and 1/2 tsp baking soda to form a dough.

    • Roll the dough into balls and cut into circles, each about 20cm in diameter.

    • Cook the flatbreads directly on the BBQ or a dry pan. They may puff up into balls if cooking on BBQ. Flip when slightly browned and repeat, then remove.

  4. Skewer Marinade (Souvlaki):

    • In a bowl, combine 1 tsp thyme, 2 tsp oregano, juice of 1/2 lemon, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/4 tsp chili flakes.

    • Mix well to create the marinade for the chicken skewers.

  5. Tzatziki (Serves 2):

    • In a bowl, combine 250ml natural yogurt, 1/4 cubed cucumber, 10 finely diced mint leaves, juice of 1/2 lemon, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 garlic clove.

    • Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

  6. Grill Your Skewers and Serve:

    • Cook your skewers on the BBQ, usually taking around 15-20 minutes, depending on the heat or use the grill.

    • They will be juicy and tender.

    • Serve the chicken souvlaki skewers with the flatbreads and tzatziki sauce.

Enjoy your homemade Chicken Souvlaki with delicious grilled flatbreads and refreshing tzatziki!