Description
This Greek Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Mezze Board with Fresh Herbs is a delightful and flavorsome dish that combines succulent marinated chicken, creamy herb yogurt sauce, and a variety of Mediterranean-inspired accompaniments on a vibrant serving board.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Souvlaki
- 600g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Herb Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt to taste
For the Mezze Board
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup hummus
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Warm pita bread, sliced
- Extra fresh herbs (parsley, dill, mint)
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for 30–60 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Thread chicken onto skewers and grill over medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Prepare the Herb Yogurt Sauce: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, dill, and salt to create the herb yogurt sauce. Chill until ready.
- Assemble the Mezze Board: Arrange grilled chicken skewers on a large serving board. Surround with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, hummus, feta, and warm pita bread.
- Final Touches: Add a bowl of herb yogurt sauce to the board. Garnish generously with fresh herbs and lemon wedges for a vibrant finish.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
