Greek Chicken Souvlaki Grazing Board (Printable)
Grilled Greek souvlaki with whipped garlic feta, fresh veggies, olives, and pita on a stunning grazing board.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Souvlaki
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1/4 cup olive oil
03 - Juice of 1 large lemon
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tsp dried oregano
06 - 1 tsp salt
07 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Whipped Garlic Feta
08 - 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
09 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
12 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Grazing Board Accompaniments
13 - 1 English cucumber, sliced
14 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 1 cup mixed Greek olives
16 - 1 red onion, thinly sliced
17 - 1 cup baby bell peppers, sliced
18 - Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
19 - 6 pita breads (or gluten-free flatbread), cut into triangles
20 - Extra lemon wedges
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more pronounced flavor.
02 - Combine the crumbled feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, and lemon zest in a food processor. Blend until silky smooth and creamy. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
03 - Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto soaked wooden skewers or metal skewers, distributing them evenly.
04 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook the skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through with light charring on the edges.
05 - On a large serving board or platter, arrange the whipped garlic feta as a centerpiece. Surround with the grilled chicken skewers, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, baby bell peppers, pita triangles, and lemon wedges. Finish with sprigs of fresh dill or parsley.
06 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to build their own plates or stuff pita with chicken, feta spread, and fresh vegetables.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in under 15 minutes once prepped, making you look like a hosting genius with almost zero stress.
- The whipped garlic feta alone is worth making this entire board, and people will genuinely ask you for the recipe.
- It scales effortlessly from a cozy dinner for two to a party platter for twelve.
02 -
- Do not skip the marinating time because that 30 minutes is what transforms ordinary chicken into something people remember.
- Overwhipping the feta in a blender instead of a food processor can make it gummy and stiff rather than light and creamy.
03 -
- Let the chicken rest for two minutes off the grill before serving so the juices redistribute instead of running onto your board.
- A light drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of flaky salt over the entire assembled board right before serving makes everything photograph and taste better.