Description
Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with this flavorful Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Mezze Board featuring tender marinated chicken skewers, creamy feta dip, and an array of fresh and vibrant accompaniments.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Souvlaki
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Feta Dip
- 4 oz feta cheese
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- Pinch of salt
For the Mezze Board
- 2–3 pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for 20–30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Thread chicken onto skewers or cook in a grill pan over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
- Prepare the Feta Dip: In a blender or bowl, combine feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Mezze Board: Warm pita breads until soft and slightly toasted. Arrange grilled chicken on a large serving board. Place feta dip in a bowl at the center. Surround with pita, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, roasted red peppers, and extra feta. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a vibrant Mediterranean-style mezze board.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
