Chicken Souvlaki Lettuce Cups
Light Greek chicken skewer meat in crisp lettuce cups with tzatziki and feta crumbles. If you are anything like me, you want dinner to feel fresh and flavorful without spending hours in the kitchen — and this one totally delivers. These are so good and feel like a restaurant meal at home.
Why You Will Love This
- Ready in about 25 minutes from start to finish
- Light, fresh flavors perfect for any night
- Low carb and packed with protein
- Great for meal prep — components keep well separately
Ingredients
- chicken breast
- butter lettuce
- tzatziki
- feta cheese
- cucumber
- dill
- olive oil
- lemon
How to Make It
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano for 15 minutes.
- Thread onto skewers and grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Separate butter lettuce into cups. Fill each with chicken, cucumber, and a dollop of tzatziki.
- Top with crumbled feta, fresh dill, and a squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately.
What I Use in My Kitchen:
- California Olive Ranch EVOO – a kitchen staple I always keep stocked
- Cedar Tzatziki – a kitchen staple I always keep stocked
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Chicken Souvlaki Lettuce Cups
Marinated grilled chicken in crisp lettuce cups with tzatziki. A light, fresh Greek-inspired bite.
Ingredients
Method
- Toss the chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and salt. Marinate 15 minutes.
- Thread onto skewers or cook loose in a hot grill pan until charred and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- Lay out the lettuce leaves as cups.
- Fill each with grilled chicken, a spoonful of tzatziki, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Serve right away with lemon wedges.
Notes
Marinate the chicken up to overnight for deeper flavor. Warm pita alongside makes it a full meal.
