GREEK SOUVLAKI CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

One of the easiest, most flavourful and most rewarding lunch or dinner time meals.
The chicken is tender, juicy and super tasty.

PREP 20m

COOK 20m

TOTAL 40m

SERVES 2

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Marinade (Souvlaki):

  • 2 chicken breasts, butterflied

  • 2 tbsp corn flour

  • 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 black pepper

  • 1/4 tsp chilli flakes

  • 1 tbsp olive oil for pan-frying

For the Green Pasta Salad:

  • 80g dried pasta (fusilli or penne)

  • 1/2 block feta cheese

  • 1 tomato, chopped

  • 1/6 cucumber, chopped

  • 1/8 red onion, finely sliced

  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano

  • 10 olives, optional

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Method:

  1. Marinate the Chicken:

    • In a dish, combine the corn flour, thyme, oregano, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, salt, pepper, and chilli flakes. Mix well to form a marinade.

    • Add the butterflied chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let them marinate for at least 10 minutes.

  2. Cook the Chicken:

    • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

    • Once hot, add the marinated chicken breasts to the pan. Cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and golden brown. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).

  3. Prepare the Green Pasta Salad:

    • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.

    • In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped tomato, chopped cucumber, sliced red onion, and olives (if using). Crumble in the feta cheese and sprinkle with dried oregano. Drizzle with olive oil and toss everything together until well combined.

  4. Serve:

    • Serve the cooked chicken souvlaki alongside the green pasta salad.

    • Garnish with lemon wedges for squeezing over the chicken and salad, if desired.

  5. Enjoy!

    • Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious chicken souvlaki with refreshing green pasta salad.