Description
This Sheet-Pan Chicken Souvlaki brings classic Greek flavors to the oven with marinated chicken, spiced chickpeas, and a fresh tomato-olive-feta salad. Everything roasts together on one pan, making this a flavorful and easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp sugar
⅓ cup + 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1½ lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2” pieces
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1½ cups mixed cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup pitted Kalamata olives
100 g feta, thinly sliced
¼ cup parsley leaves with tender stems
4 pita breads
Skewers (bamboo or metal; soak bamboo for 30 min)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, mix garlic, oregano, sugar, ⅓ cup olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- On a rimmed baking sheet, spread chickpeas. Sprinkle with cumin and paprika, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, and toss to coat.
- Add lemon juice to chicken, toss again, then thread onto skewers. Place skewers over chickpeas on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 6–8 minutes until chicken is just opaque. Switch oven to broil and cook 5 minutes more until chicken is browned. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
- In a bowl, toss onion, tomatoes, and olives with a splash of olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
- Scatter tomato salad over roasted chicken and chickpeas. Top with feta slices and parsley.
- Serve with warm pita bread and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts; adjust cooking time to prevent dryness.
- Replace chickpeas with chopped zucchini or bell peppers for a lighter option.
- Add tzatziki or extra lemon juice for a refreshing finish.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days; reheat in a low oven or skillet.
- Salad components are best added fresh after reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without pita)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg