Souvlaki Inspired Grilled Chicken Platter with Spicy Yogurt Sauce
A twist on souvlaki, this grilled chicken platter features lemon & herb marinaded chicken, simple but flavorful veggies & spicy yogurt sauce.
Servings 4
Ingredients
Grilled Chicken Marinade
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp greek seasoning (see note below)
- 1 pound chicken breast tenders
Spicy Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper, to taste
Souvlaki Inspired Platter
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 4-6 romaine lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 8-12 mini naan (or flatbread, pita, bread of choice)
- Optional Garnish: fresh parsley, grilled lemon
Instructions
Grilled Chicken
- Place marinade ingredients in a jar or cup and mix well to combine. Cover chicken and allow to marinade 10-20 minutes (you can also marinade longer if you have the time).
- Heat grill to medium-high heat and grill chicken until fully cooked (about 5 minutes each side). You can also place a cut lemon on the grill to serve as a garnish for finish platter if desired.
Spicy Yogurt
- Combine Greek yogurt, lemon, garlic, hot sauce, cumin, and cayenne in a bowl and stir to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper
Putting the Platter Together
- Assemble all the ingredients, including grilled chicken and spicy yogurt sauce on a large platter.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and grilled lemon if desired