Description
This Ultimate Chicken Souvlaki Party Skewers Board is a vibrant and flavorful Greek-inspired dish perfect for entertaining. Tender, marinated chicken skewers are grilled to perfection and served alongside warm pita bread, creamy tzatziki, hummus, fresh vegetables, olives, and crumbled feta. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this recipe brings a Mediterranean party to your table in just a few simple steps.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Souvlaki:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Board:
- Warm pita bread, cut into wedges
- Tzatziki sauce
- Hummus
- Kalamata olives
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber slices
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until combined thoroughly to form a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the cubed chicken breasts to the marinade, mixing well to coat all pieces evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Skewer the chicken: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, ensuring they are evenly distributed for uniform cooking.
- Preheat the grill: Heat your outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat, ensuring it’s hot and ready for cooking the chicken skewers.
- Grill the skewers: Cook the skewers on the preheated grill for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char on the outside.
- Arrange the party board: Lay out the cooked chicken skewers on a large serving board or platter along with warm pita wedges, bowls of tzatziki and hummus, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and lemon wedges.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the board and add extra lemon wedges for squeezing. Serve immediately for a vibrant and delicious Mediterranean feast.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken for a full 2 hours if time permits.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before threading the chicken to prevent burning.
- Adjust grilling time slightly depending on the size of the chicken pieces for ensured doneness.
- Serve with additional lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
- Can be complemented with extra veggies or different dips based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Chicken Souvlaki, Greek Skewers, Grilled Chicken, Party Board, Mediterranean Recipe, Easy Chicken Recipe, Tzatziki, Hummus
