Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Crispy Fries
Lemon-marinated grilled chicken skewers with charred edges, served alongside crispy fries and a quick garlicky yogurt dip. Total time under 30 minutes with minimal active prep.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 whole lemon (juiced + zested)
- 1.5 tsp dried oregano
- 10 oz frozen french fries
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F and start fries according to package directions on a sheet pan.
- 2
Cut chicken breasts into 1.5-inch chunks. Toss with lemon juice, zest, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 3
Thread chicken onto skewers. Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high until smoking.
- 4
Sear skewers 3 minutes per side without moving—edges should char and centers stay juicy.
- 5
Whisk yogurt with minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Serve skewers with fries and yogurt dip.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- grill pan or 12-inch cast-iron skillet
- metal skewers (or wooden, soaked 30 min)
- bowl
- whisk
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