7 Souvlaki Recipes You'll Make Again and Again

two metal skewers of grilled lamb pieces on a white plate with a green salad and pita bread
Photo: Kim's Cooking Now

Souvlaki, marinated meat grilled on a skewer, is an irresistible Greek fast food that's easier than you think to make at home. It's delicious served on the skewer with veggies, in a warm pita with fresh veggies and homemade tzatziki, or with your favorite Greek side dish. Whether you're looking for a satisfying dinner to make with pork, chicken, or lamb, you'll find something you absolutely love in this collection of our very best souvlaki recipes.

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Chicken Souvlaki Gyro Style

Chicken Souvlaki Gyro Style wrapped in foil
ONIOND

Chicken breasts are marinated in seasoned balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, grilled, and served on a warm pita with homemade tzatziki sauce and fresh toppings.

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Lamb Souvlaki

two metal skewers of grilled lamb pieces on a white plate with a green salad and pita bread
Kim's Cooking Now

"Tender pieces of lamb, marinated in a Greek lemon vinaigrette, are threaded on skewers and char-grilled to perfection," according to recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar Kim's Cooking Now, who suggests serving with rosemary garlic roasted potatoes.

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Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce | Photo by Anna Berman.

Make a restaurant-worthy meal in the comfort of your own kitchen with this top-rated chicken souvlaki recipe, which is served with a 5-ingredient tzatziki sauce.

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Chicken Souvlaki Salad

Chicken Souvlaki Salad
Photo by Bren.

Here's a healthy meal that'll please everyone at your table. Chicken souvlaki is served over romaine lettuce, red bell peppers, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes. A tzatziki dressing is the perfect finishing touch.

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Souvlaki

Souvlaki
Photo by Kelly J.

If you're looking for a basic souvlaki recipe, this is it. Marinated pork tenderloin, green peppers, and onions are grilled on skewers. Recipe creator Abby Benner suggests serving with rice pilaf and a Greek salad.

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Pork Souvlaki

Pork Souvlaki
Kim

A simple marinade (made with olive oil, dry white wine, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano) makes this pork souvlaki tender, juicy, and oh-so flavorful. "This one turned out very well and the family didn't miss a bite," says reviewer Karl Frigan.

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Sharon's Scrumptious Souvlaki

Sharon's Scrumptious Souvlaki
Caroline C

"This dish was fantastic," raves reviewer LAURA B. "The marinade was wonderful ... it took an inexpensive cut of lamb and made it so tender."

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Grilled Greek Chicken
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