Best 6 Chicken Souvlaki Sandwiches Recipes

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**Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Sandwiches: A Mediterranean Delight**

Savor the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our delectable grilled chicken souvlaki sandwiches. Marinated in a flavorful blend of herbs, spices, and extra virgin olive oil, our tender chicken skewers are grilled to perfection, delivering a smoky, juicy bite. Nestled in soft pita bread, the chicken souvlaki is complemented by a symphony of fresh and tangy toppings, including crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and a zesty tzatziki sauce. Indulge in a culinary journey to the heart of Greece with every bite of our irresistible chicken souvlaki sandwiches.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Skewers:** Discover the secrets to grilling succulent and flavorful chicken skewers that will transport you to the streets of Athens.

2. **Tzatziki Sauce:** Learn how to make a creamy and tangy tzatziki sauce that perfectly balances the richness of the chicken and the freshness of the vegetables.

3. **Homemade Pita Bread:** Elevate your sandwich experience with soft and fluffy homemade pita bread that will absorb all the delicious juices from the chicken and toppings.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI SANDWICHES



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Enjoy these chicken souvlaki sandwiches with mayonnaise dressing ready in 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 pita fold breads (5 inch), warmed

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, place all ingredients except pita breads; toss until evenly coated. Divide mixture evenly down center of each pita bread; fold in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



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Greek kabobs. Fantastic flavor for chicken. Marinade can also be used for pork.

Provided by Tanya Petkos Schroeder

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 2h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (6 ounce) container plain Greek-style yogurt
½ cucumber - peeled, seeded, and grated
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch salt
6 wooden skewers, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large resealable bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Mix yogurt, cucumber, 1 tablespoon olive oil, vinegar, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 pinch salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate tzatziki sauce for flavors to blend, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Soak wooden skewers in a bowl of water for about 15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto the soaked skewers. Discard unused marinade.
  • Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. Serve with tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI GYRO STYLE



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An easy and delicious way to recreate your favorite Greek restaurant dish at home. This Mediterranean-flavored recipe can be served buffet-style allowing your guests to make their own.

Provided by Chris J

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 24

¾ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup seeded, shredded cucumber
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup plain yogurt
¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
½ teaspoon Greek seasoning
kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 large pita bread rounds
1 heart of romaine lettuce, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tomato, halved and sliced
½ cup kalamata olives
½ cup pepperoncini
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinaigrette, juice from 1/2 lemon, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over the chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
  • Toss the shredded cucumber with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and allow to sit at least 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, mix the yogurt, sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, rice vinegar, and olive oil. Season with garlic, fresh dill, and Greek seasoning. Squeeze the cucumber to remove any excess water; stir into sauce. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and place on prepared grill. Discard remaining marinade. Cook chicken until juices run clear, about 8 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from heat, and allow to sit about 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
  • Place pita rounds on the grill, and cook for about 2 minutes, until warm, turning frequently to avoid burning. Arrange warmed pita, sliced chicken, lettuce, onion, tomato, olives, and pepperoncini on a serving platter. Serve tzatziki sauce and feta cheese in separate bowls on the side. Stuff pita pockets with chicken and toppings to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 133.2 mg, Fat 40.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 3169.9 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI



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Make and share this Chicken Souvlaki recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Graybert

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2-1 teaspoon pepper
1 lemon, juice of
vegetable oil, same amount to match the lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a bowl and add oregano, garlic powder, seasoning salt and pepper.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Marinate in fridge for at least 30 minutes -the longer the better.
  • In the meantime, if you are going to use wooden skewers, soak them for 30 minutes. This prevents them from burning on the BBQ.
  • Squeeze the lemon and then add an equal amount of vegetable oil.
  • Skewer chicken onto wooden or metal skewers.
  • BBQ chicken skewers until done.
  • Mix the oil and lemon mixture until "creamy" and drizzle over the hot chicken - do this as soon as they come off the grill.
  • Serve and enjoy!
  • **on a side note - if you own a George Foreman, grill this recipe works very well on it!

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WITH GRILLED PITA



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 58m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill leaves
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 pounds split chicken breast, bone and skin removed, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 small cucumber, diced
2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill leaves
1 (8-ounce) container plain yogurt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons hot sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (1-pound bag) refrigerator pizza dough, at room temperature
Flour
5 large romaine leaves, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 medium onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Chicken:
  • In large bowl whisk together all the souvlaki ingredients, except the chicken. Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons for Round 2 Recipe Greek Flat Bread. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and add to the pan. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl combine all the tzatziki sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. On a floured work surface, roll out each portion into 6 to 7 inches in diameter and about 1/8-inch thick.
  • Preheat a grill pan or grill over medium heat.
  • Grill the dough for 2 to 3 minutes per side. The pitas should be cooked through but still pliable and not too crispy.
  • To Assemble:
  • Put a grilled pita onto a plate, top with some cooked chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion and some tzatziki sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients and arrange on a serving platter.

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITAS



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These chicken souvlaki pitas are a favorite at our house, especially in summer. With just a few ingredients and a grill, we can enjoy a gourmet-style Greek dinner that's a snap to put together. Of course, a simple Greek salad on the side is a nice addition. - Becky A. Drees, Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium lemons, divided
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 pita pocket halves
1 carton (8 ounces) refrigerated tzatziki sauce
Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumber and sliced red onion

Steps:

  • Cut 3 lemons crosswise in half; squeeze juice from lemons. Transfer to a large bowl or shallow dish. Whisk in oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thinly slice remaining lemon. On 6 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread chicken and lemon slices. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until chicken is no longer pink, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from kabobs; discard lemon slices. Serve chicken in pita pockets with tzatziki sauce and toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will allow the flavors of the marinade to penetrate the chicken and make it more tender.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your souvlaki sandwiches. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to your meal. Some good options include tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, lettuce, and bell peppers.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is best when it is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Serve your souvlaki sandwiches with your favorite dipping sauce. Some good options include tzatziki sauce, hummus, or tahini sauce.
  • Enjoy your souvlaki sandwiches! These delicious and easy-to-make sandwiches are perfect for a quick and healthy meal.

Conclusion:

Chicken souvlaki sandwiches are a delicious and versatile meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. Whether you like your souvlaki sandwiches classic or with a twist, there is sure to be a recipe that you will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken souvlaki sandwiches a try!

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