Greek Chicken Souvlaki Grazing Board with Feta Dip

Ingredients

For Chicken Souvlaki

  • 500 g boneless chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-size cubes)

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt

  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp salt

  • Wooden skewers (soaked)

For Feta Dip

  • 200 g feta cheese

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 small garlic clove

  • ½ tsp dried dill or fresh

  • ½ tsp lemon zest

  • Pepper to taste

For the Grazing Board

  • Warm pita bread (cut into triangles)

  • Cherry tomatoes

  • Cucumber slices

  • Red onion slices

  • Kalamata olives

  • Sweet peppers

  • Fresh lettuce

  • Lemon wedges

  • Extra oregano for garnish


🔥 Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

  1. In a bowl, mix: olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  2. Add chicken cubes and coat well.

  3. Marinate 30 minutes or up to 4 hours for best flavor.

2. Grill the Souvlaki

  1. Thread the chicken onto soaked wooden skewers.

  2. Grill on a grill pan, BBQ, or air fryer at 200°C for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway.

  3. Brush lightly with olive oil after grilling.


🧀 3. Make the Creamy Feta Dip

  1. Add feta, yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, olive oil, and dill in a blender.

  2. Blend until creamy and smooth.

  3. Chill for 20 minutes.


🍽️ 4. Build the Grazing Board

  1. Place the feta dip bowl in the center.

  2. Arrange grilled souvlaki skewers around it.

  3. Add pita triangles, veggies, olives, and peppers.

  4. Garnish with lemon wedges & oregano.

  5. Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the dip and chicken.


Q & A

Q: Can I use chicken thighs?

Yes! Thighs stay juicier and add extra flavor.

Q: Can I make this ahead?

You can grill chicken earlier and reheat gently before serving.

Q: Substitute for Greek yogurt?

Use plain yogurt or sour cream.

Q: Can I air fry the chicken?

Yes—10–12 min at 200°C, flipping halfway.

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