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⊙ Ingredients

• 500–700 g chicken breast or thighs cubed
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon juice
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• chili flakes pinch
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1–2 tbsp mayonnaise optional for extra creaminess
• 1–2 garlic cloves very finely grated
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt to taste
• dill or parsley optional
• rice white or brown OR quinoa
• cucumber chopped
• cherry tomatoes
• red onion thin sliced
• lettuce or spinach
• Kalamata olives
• feta cheese
• pickled red onions extra flavor upgrade
• hummus extra flavor upgrade
• pita warm, on the side

♪ Method

1. 1Mix the chicken marinade ingredients and marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 to 8 hours.
2. 2Thread the chicken onto skewers or cook it as cubes.
3. 3Cook the chicken on a grill pan, BBQ, or skillet over medium-high heat for about 10 to 12 minutes total, turning until golden and slightly charred.
4. 4Mix the garlic sauce ingredients and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes so the garlic softens.
5. 5Add the rice or quinoa base to the bowl.
6. 6Layer the vegetables on top of the base.
7. 7Add the hot chicken souvlaki.
8. 8Drizzle the garlic sauce generously over the bowl.
9. 9Finish with olive oil, oregano, and a squeeze of lemon.