Description
This Greek Chicken Souvlaki Grazing Board with Feta Dip features juicy lemon-oregano grilled chicken skewers, creamy whipped feta dip, warm pita, and fresh Mediterranean toppings. Perfect for entertaining, family dinners, or a build-your-own feast everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Souvlaki:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
For the Feta Dip:
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
For the Grazing Board:
- Warm pita bread, cut into triangles
- Cherry tomatoes
- Sliced cucumbers
- Kalamata olives
- Roasted red peppers
- Fresh herbs (parsley, mint, or dill) for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken cubes and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken onto soaked wooden skewers.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill skewers for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked and slightly charred.
- To make the feta dip, combine feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and dill in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Arrange grilled chicken skewers on a large serving board.
- Add small bowls of feta dip, olives, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
- Add warm pita triangles and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juiciness.
- Feta dip can be made up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated.
- No grill? Use a grill pan or skillet on the stovetop.
- Warm pita slightly before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek / Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1–2 skewers with dip and sides
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg