High Protein Chicken Souvlaki
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this **High Protein Chicken Souvlaki**, a flavorful Greek-inspired dish packed with nutrients and bold, zesty flavors. Tender, marinated chicken breast cubes are grilled to smoky perfection, then wrapped in warm whole wheat pita bread alongside crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a cool, creamy cucumber-dill yogurt sauce. This recipe is rich in protein thanks to both the lean chicken and the Greek yogurt marinade, making it a satisfying and healthy option for your family. Quick to prepare with just 30 minutes of hands-on time, this dish is perfect for meal prep or a fresh alternative to takeout. Serve these smoky, savory wraps straight off the grill for a vibrant, crowd-pleasing meal bursting with Mediterranean goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 4 whole wheat pita bread
- 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 4 lettuce leaves
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1.5 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
Pour the marinade over the chicken cubes and mix well to ensure all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
Meanwhile, make the yogurt dip: In a bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, fresh dill, remaining 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.
Grill the chicken skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and has grill marks.
Warm the whole wheat pita bread on the grill for about 1 minute per side.
To assemble each souvlaki, place a lettuce leaf on a warmed pita, add grilled chicken chunks, a few slices of red onion, and tomato. Drizzle with the cucumber yogurt dip and wrap the pita around the filling.
Serve immediately and enjoy this high protein, flavorful meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.4 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 603 mg | 201% | |
| Sodium | 5166 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.0 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.1 g | ||
| Protein | 263.9 g | 528% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 516 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 3528 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
