Low-Carb Chicken Souvlaki Skewers with Whipped Garlic Feta Sauce
Juicy, lemony grilled chicken with Mediterranean herbs, paired with a creamy whipped feta sauce that’s garlicky, tangy, and slightly salty—perfect for a low-carb, high-flavor meal.
🛒 Ingredients:
🍗 Chicken Souvlaki:
- 1½ lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into cubes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
🧀 Whipped Garlic Feta Sauce:
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1–2 tbsp water (to thin if needed)
- Black pepper to taste
🥗 Optional low-carb sides:
- Cucumber slices
- Cherry tomatoes
- Lettuce wraps
- Cauliflower rice
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Marinate chicken
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken and toss well.
Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight for best flavor).
2. Prepare skewers
Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
3. Cook
Grill: Medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally
OR Pan-sear: Cook in a hot skillet until browned and cooked through
4. Make whipped feta
Blend feta, yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Add a little water if needed for a silky texture.
🍽️ Serve:
- Plate skewers with a generous spoon of whipped feta
- Add fresh veggies or lettuce wraps
- Drizzle extra olive oil or lemon juice if desired
🔥 Flavor profile:
- 🍋 Bright, lemony chicken
- 🌿 Herby oregano-forward marinade
- 🧄 Bold garlic flavor
- 🧀 Creamy, tangy feta sauce
🔄 Variations:
- 🍤 Use shrimp instead of chicken
- 🌶️ Add chili flakes for heat
- 🥒 Serve with tzatziki instead of feta sauce
- 🥗 Turn into a Greek salad bowl
- 🫓 Serve in low-carb wraps or pita (if not strict low-carb)
💡 Tips:
- Don’t overcrowd skewers—leave space for even cooking
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts
- Let chicken rest a few minutes before serving
- Blend feta well for a smooth, restaurant-style sauce
If you want, I can also give you a air fryer souvlaki version, full Greek platter with sides, or a high-protein meal prep version.