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Tavuk Döner
Medium 5 hr~380 kcal 8/10
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Chicken Souvlaki
Greek chicken skewers marinated with lemon, olive oil, oregano, garlic, and served with pita and yogurt sauce.
Hard⏱️ 3 hr 41 min📖 1 min readServes 4~520 kcal🇬🇷 Greek🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 16 min cook 180 min rest
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Timeline
Total 3 h 41 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating3 h
- Cooking16 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 800 gr Chicken thigh meat
For the marinade
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Lemon juice
- 4 diş Garlic
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Oregano
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Cumin
General
- 1.2 çay kaşığı(~6 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 4 adet Pita bread
For the sauce
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Yogurt
- 1 adet Cucumber
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken thigh meat into large cubes and crush the garlic.
- 2
Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, half of the salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Add the chicken to the marinade and refrigerate for 3 hours.
3 hr180:00 - 4
Grate the cucumber, squeeze out its juice, and mix it with the yogurt and remaining salt.
- 5
Thread the chicken onto skewers.
- 6
Heat a grill pan and cook one side of the skewers for 8 minutes until colored.
8 min08:00 - 7
Turn the skewers, cook for 8 minutes more, and serve with pita bread and yogurt sauce.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Use chicken thigh meat; breast dries out easily, while thigh meat is more forgiving in a home grill pan.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve chicken souvlaki with pita, a yogurt sauce close to cacik if desired, tomatoes, and red onion.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
38
g protein
45
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 35%Fat 35%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Chicken Souvlaki make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Chicken Souvlaki take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 16 minutes, including 180 minutes of passive resting; 221 minutes in total.Is Chicken Souvlaki difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Chicken Souvlaki have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 38g, carbs: 45g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Chicken Souvlaki contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Chicken Souvlaki belong to?
This recipe belongs to Greek cuisine.How many ingredients does Chicken Souvlaki need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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