Name: Chicken Souvlaki for Supper
Yield: 4

Chicken Souvlaki is tender, lemony, and packed with garlic-herb flavor. Make this straightforward Greek chicken for wraps, bowls, or pita night!

Author’s Notes

a reliable Kind of Dinner

I’ve always loved dinners where everyone can build their own plate or bowl, and this chicken souvlaki is exactly that kind of meal.

Start with a warm grilled pita, add a smear of Greek yogurt or tzatziki, pile on the juicy lemon-herb chicken and crunchy veggies, then finish it all with a drizzle of lemon sauce. It’s fresh, flavorful, and so satisfying.

My middle son told me this is the best chicken I’ve ever made, and honestly, between the marinade and the finishing sauce, this is one I’m really proud of! It feels like the best kind of straightforward dinner: loaded with flavor, fun to eat, and leaves you feeling nourished.

All the ingredients in this recipe prepped out for straightforward assembly including the tzatziki, seasonings, chicken, garlic, honey, pita, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, lemon, oil, parsley.

Chicken Souvlaki Ingredients

Ingredient	Let’s Chat About It
Chicken breasts or thighs	Thighs are more tender and forgiving if they cook a little longer, but breasts work great too. Just cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces so everything cooks at the same rate.
Lemons, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper	Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor, and be sure to zest the lemons before juicing.
Dried oregano and garlic	Rub the oregano between your fingers before adding it to wake up the flavor.
Dijon-style mustard	Whisk the Dijon-style mustard into the reserved chicken souvlaki marinade to turn it into a satisfying finishing sauce. It’s not traditional per se, but it’s so good!
Tzatziki, pita, lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber	Grill the pita right before serving and keep toppings separate so everyone can build their own bowls or plates.

Chicken Souvlaki marinade being whisked together, then chicken pieces threaded onto skewers.

the cook’s Notes

What To Serve With Chicken Souvlaki

Warm pita: reliable for wrapping up the chicken, sauce, and toppings.
Tzatziki sauce: Cool, creamy, and my personal favorite topping!
Greek salad: Adds crunch, freshness, and lots of color.
Lemon herb rice: Makes the meal more filling and soaks up the sauce well.
Greek potatoes: A heartier side that pairs so nicely with the flavors.

Storage

Chicken souvlaki is best served right after cooking. Keep chicken, pita, toppings, and sauce in separate airtight containers in the fridge. Warm chicken gently, then assemble just before serving.