Name: 5 Easy Steps to Perfect Chicken Souvlaki Skewers with Mezze Tapas
Prep time: PT-488603H17M5S
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: PT-488603H2M5S
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: For the Chicken Souvlaki:; 2 large chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp smoked paprika; Salt & black pepper, to taste; Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes; Mezze Tapas:; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, sliced; ½ red onion, thinly sliced; ½ cup Kalamata olives; ½ cup crumbled feta cheese; ½ cup hummus; ½ cup tzatziki; 4–6 pita bread triangles, warmed

Description

Juicy, herb-marinated chicken cubes threaded on skewers, perfectly grilled and paired with a colorful mezze platter of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta, hummus, tzatziki, and warm pita. Chicken Souvlaki Skewers with Mezze Tapas are easy to make, shareable, and full of vibrant Mediterranean flavors that will impress family and friends. Perfect for casual dinners, weekend gatherings, or a fun tapas-style meal.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Souvlaki:
2 large chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Mezze Tapas:
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, sliced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup Kalamata olives
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup hummus
½ cup tzatziki
4–6 pita bread triangles, warmed

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Instructions

Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken cubes with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate at least 30 minutes.
Assemble Skewers: Thread marinated chicken onto soaked wooden skewers.
Cook Skewers: Grill or broil for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and lightly charred.
Prepare Mezze Platter: Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, hummus, tzatziki, and warm pita on a large serving platter.