Stef’s Easy Greek Chicky Souvlaki

I was craving an easy chicken recipe one day and came across this inspiring gem of a recipe. I’ve made it over and over again for family and guests. Everyone raves about it and the leftovers stay good for days. Truly a chef’s kiss recipe.

Serves: 4

Prep time: 40 mins

Downloadable Recipe Card: Here

What You’ll Need:

Chicken and Veggies

• 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs

• 4 tbs olive oil

• 2 lemons, 1 zested, 1 halved

• 2 tbs balsamic vinegar

• 2 tbs dried oregano

• 1 tbs paprika

• 1 shallot, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, chopped

• Salt, black pepper, and red pepper to taste

• 1 lb Baby Potatoes, cut into 1 in chunks

• 2 Red Bell Peppers

• 1 Med Yellow Onion, sliced

Mediterranean Topping

• 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped

• 1/3 cup kalmata Olives, chopped

• 3 tbs toasted pine nuts, chopped

• 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled

Greek Yogurt Topping

• 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt

• 1 tbs lemon juice

• 1 clove garlic, chopped

• Salt, to taste

How to Make:

Preheat your oven to 400°F.

• First let’s prep our chicken

  • In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, chicken, lemon zest, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, oregano, paprika, shallot, 4 (of the 5) cloves of garlic, large pinch salt, black pepper and red pepper. Toss well to combine. Let sit for 15 mins.

• Now, let’s bake our potatoes

  • On a rimmed bake sheet, toss potatoes with olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Add lemon halves. Roast for 20 minutes or until tender.

• Next, let’s bake our chicken, veggies, and potatoes together

  • Remove potatoes from oven, and nestle chicken, bell peppers, and onions around them in an even layer. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Return pan to oven and roast for about 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (chicken is done at 165°F).

• While chicken bakes, let’s prepare our toppings

  • Combine the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, the olives, pine nuts and feta in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and salt, whip together until well-combined.

• Let’s eat!

  • Divide chicken, potatoes, peppers, and onions between plates, spoon the feta mix and yogurt over the chicken, and enjoy!