Chicken Souvlaki Skewers
Mediterranean spread: simple ingredients, endless pleasure!
Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating)
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Serves: 4–6
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Skewers:
- 800g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Easy Flatbreads:
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup plain yoghurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Tzatziki:
- 1 cup plain Greek yoghurt
- ½ cucumber, grated & squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
- Salt to taste
Roasted Babaganoush:
- 2 large brinjals (eggplants)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp tahini
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 small garlic clove
- Salt to taste
Tomato, Lettuce & Red Onion Salsa:
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- ½ small red onion, finely sliced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt & pepper
How To Make Chicken Souvlaki Skewers with Easy Flatbreads, Tzatziki & Roasted Babaganoush
- Marinate the Chicken
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Toss chicken through marinade and chill for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
- Thread onto skewers.
- Roast the Babaganoush
- Prick brinjals and roast whole at 200°C for 25–30 minutes until collapsed and soft.
- Scoop out flesh and blend with olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt until smooth.
- Chill until serving.
- Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
Stir in yoghurt and olive oil to form a soft dough. - Divide into 6 balls, roll thin, and cook in a hot dry pan for 1–2 minutes per side until puffed and lightly charred.
- Keep covered in a clean towel.
- Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate until needed.
- Grill on a hot braai, grill pan or oven (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, turning until golden and cooked through.
- Spread flatbread with babaganoush, add chicken, spoon over tzatziki, and top with tomato, lettuce and red onion salsa.
- Fold and serve immediately.