Chicken Souvlaki Bowl

This Chicken Souvlaki Rice Bowl Recipe packs a full flavor punch with different layers and textures that takes this dish to another level.

Greek souvlaki is a popular fast-food dish consisting of grilled meat on skewers. Slovakia is typically eaten straight off the skewer but you can make them into a balanced meal by adding pita, fried potatoes, Greek salad, and tzatziki sauce. Serve it in a bowl and you’ve got a Chicken Souvlaki Bowl.

Why You’ll Love This Dish

• It is very simple to put together and you can cut a bunch of corners by using store-bought tzatziki and Greek salad.
• This bowl contains key components of a balanced meal.
• It’s a great party food where everyone can make their own plate.

Ingredients and Substitutions

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI SKEWERS

• Chicken Breasts – this is my favorite cut for souvlaki. It is healthy and will provide sizable thick chunks.
• Souvlaki Marinade – this marinade is made of lemon juice, olive oil, salt, oregano, and garlic. You can go ahead and make it fresh but using a quality store-bought one works well too.
• Black Pepper – to season the chicken.
• Metal or Bamboo Barbecue Skewers – if you are using bamboo skewers, make sure to soak them in water first for a couple of hours. This will prevent burning.

SIMPLE GREEK SALAD

• Romaine Lettuce, Pitted Kalamata Olives (Black or Green works fine too), Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, and Feta Cheese.

YELLOW RICE

• Long Grain Rice, Salt, Curry Powder and Turmeric Powder.

OTHERS

• Pita or Naan Bread
• Store-bought Tzatziki

How To Make Chicken Souvlaki Skewers

1. Place the chicken breasts on the chopping board and slice down the middle to get 2 long halves. Cut each one into four or five bite-size chunks and set them aside in a mixing bowl.
2. Add souvlaki marinade, salt, and pepper to the chicken breast chunk, stir and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge to marinate for 15 minutes or more.
3. In a separate bowl, soak the bamboo skewers in some water. This will prevent them from burning in the oven. Set aside.
4. Pre-heat oven to 400F for about 15 minutes.
5. Line the skewers with 4 -5 pieces of chicken each and set them on a grilling pan.
6. Roast them in the oven for a total of 8 minutes making sure to turn them halfway in for even cooking.

How To Plate A Souvlaki Bowl

Put some rice on one side of the plate, some salad on another side. Add two chicken skewers per plate, bread on another side then put a dollop of tzatziki in the middle or drizzle over the chicken if you prefer. However, if you are hosting a few people, each person making their own plates can be more fun.

Other Simple Greek Dishes To Try

Greek Spinach Rice

Greek Potato Wedges with Yogurt Dill Sauce

Spanakopita (Cheese and Spinach) Triangles