Description
This Greek Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Grazing Board is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender marinated chicken, tangy feta dip, and zesty pickled veggies. Perfect for a vibrant and flavorful meal.
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
- 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin if needed)
- Pinch of salt
For the Pickled Veggies
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
- 1/2 cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Grazing Board
- 2–3 pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup olives
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 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 marinate for 20–30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill chicken on 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, water, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pickle the Veggies: In a small saucepan, heat vinegar, water, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Pour over sliced cucumber, onion, and carrots. Let sit for at least 15–20 minutes to pickle.
- Assemble the Grazing Board: Warm pita breads until soft and lightly toasted. Arrange grilled chicken on a serving board. Place feta dip and pickled veggies in small bowls. Surround with pita, cherry tomatoes, olives, roasted red peppers, and extra feta. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a vibrant Mediterranean spread.
Notes
- You can customize the pickled veggies with your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or radishes.
- Feel free to add more herbs or spices to the feta dip for extra flavor.
- Consider grilling the pita bread for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: Not specified
