Souvlaki

Souvlaki is a popular Greek dish that consists of small pieces of meat, typically lamb, chicken, or pork, that are skewered and grilled. The meat is often marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs before being grilled, which helps to tenderize the meat and give it flavor.

Souvlaki has its origins in ancient Greece, where it was a popular street food. The word “souvlaki” comes from the Greek word for “skewer,” and the dish was originally made with lamb. Today, chicken and pork are also popular choices for souvlaki, and the skewered meat is often served with pita bread, onion, tomato, and tzatziki sauce.

Souvlaki is a quick and easy dish to prepare, and it can be served as a main course or as an appetizer. It is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, and it is a popular choice for outdoor gatherings and picnics.

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Recipes

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Chicken Souvlaki with Grilled Pita

  • salt
  • garlic
  • salt
  • onion
  • cucumber
  • tomato
  • refrigerator pizza dough
  • black pepper
  • yogurt
  • dill
  • hot sauce
  • italian seasoning
  • lemon juice
  • chicken breast
  • olive oil
  • romaine
  • all purpose flour
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Grilled Pork Souvlaki

  • bay leaf
  • pork shoulder
  • mint
  • oregano
  • olive oil
  • red wine
  • lemon juice
  • lemon
  • garlic
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Chicken and Pork Souvlaki

  • romaine lettuce
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • chicken breast
  • pork tenderloin
  • oregano
  • cumin
  • salt
  • greek yogurt
  • aleppo pepper
  • black pepper
  • lemon juice
  • garlic
  • lemon
  • onion
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Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
  • olive oil
  • greek yoghurt
  • salt
  • garlic
  • chicken thigh
  • oregano
  • white wine vinegar
  • lebanese cucumber
  • garlic
  • black pepper
  • flatbreads wraps pita bread
  • lettuce
  • tomato
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Easy Greek Chicken Souvlaki

  • thyme
  • lemon lemon juice
  • chicken breast
  • white wine vinegar
  • oregano
  • salt
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • wooden skewer
  • black pepper
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Chicken Souvlaki

  • FOR SERVING
  • romaine
  • pita
  • tomato
  • FOR CHICKEN
  • black pepper
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • chicken breast
  • oregano
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • FOR TZATZIKI
  • black pepper
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • red pepper flake
  • garlic
  • dill
  • greek yogurt
  • cucumber
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Chicken Souvlaki

  • oregano
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • chicken breast
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • pita bread
  • lemon juice

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
garlic
olive oil
black pepper
oregano
lemon juice
chicken breast
lemon
onion
tomato
cucumber
dill
romaine
pork tenderloin
greek yogurt
white wine vinegar
refrigerator pizza dough
yogurt
hot sauce
italian seasoning
all purpose flour
bay leaf
pork shoulder
mint
red wine
romaine lettuce
cumin
aleppo pepper
greek yoghurt
chicken thigh
lebanese cucumber
flatbreads wraps pita bread
lettuce
white rice
butter
italian parsley
meyer lemon
thyme
lemon lemon juice
wooden skewer
red pepper flake
pita
greek seasoning
pita bread

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • garlic
  • olive oil

Common Ingredients

  • garlic 40%
  • olive oil 40%
  • salt 40%
  • black pepper 35%
  • oregano 35%

Rarey Ingredients

  • chicken breast 25%
  • lemon juice 25%