Keto Chicken Souvlaki

🇬🇷 Keto Chicken Souvlaki with Low-Carb Pita

Bold Mediterranean flavor, tender marinated chicken, and fluffy low-carb pita — without the carb crash.

📝 Why Souvlaki?

Traditional Greek souvlaki is typically served as grilled meat on a skewer or wrapped in pita with tzatziki, tomatoes, onions, and sometimes fries — which can easily push a meal past 40–50g of carbs. In this keto-friendly take, we keep the classic flavor but swap the pita with your low-carb version and skip high-carb toppings.

🧂 Chicken Souvlaki Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken Marinade:

• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  → Chicken thighs are juicier and more forgiving, but breasts work great if marinated well.

• ¼ cup olive oil
  → Adds richness and carries the herbs throughout the meat.

• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  → Tenderizes the meat and brightens the flavor — a Greek essential.

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  → Pungent and aromatic. Garlic is a core flavor in Greek marinades.

• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  → Adds acidity and a slightly sharp bite that complements the lemon.

• 2 tsp dried oregano
  → Earthy and distinctly Greek. Don’t skip it!

• 1 tsp salt + ½ tsp black pepper
  → Essential for balancing the flavors and drawing moisture into the meat.

For the Souvlaki Wraps:

• 4 low-carb pitas from your Lang’s Chocolates recipe
  → Almond and coconut flour-based pita keeps the texture soft and chewy — and the net carbs low (~3g per piece vs 28g in traditional pita!).

• ½ cup tzatziki (full-fat, no sugar added)
  → Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon, and dill. Full of flavor, low in carbs.

• ½ cup sliced red onions
  → Sharp and crisp — use sparingly to control carbs.

• ½ cup chopped tomato or cherry tomatoes (optional)
  → Adds freshness and color. Tomatoes are relatively low-carb but best in moderation.

• Fresh parsley or romaine lettuce (optional)
  → Great for volume and texture without adding carbs.

🔥 Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken:

In a large bowl or zip-top bag, combine all marinade ingredients. Add chicken and coat evenly.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (ideally 4–6 hours for maximum flavor).

2. Grill or Sear the Chicken:

Thread marinated chicken onto skewers (metal or soaked wooden).
Grill over medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning every few minutes until nicely charred and internal temp hits 165°F.
No grill? Pan-sear the chunks in a hot skillet with a little olive oil.

3. Warm the Low-Carb Pitas:

Reheat your Lang’s low-carb pita in a hot, dry skillet for 30 seconds per side, or warm in foil in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes.

4. Assemble the Souvlaki Wraps:

Spread a generous spoonful of tzatziki on each pita. Top with grilled chicken pieces, a few slices of onion, a sprinkle of tomato, and fresh herbs or lettuce. Wrap or fold, and enjoy!

🧮 Nutritional Comparison: Traditional vs. Keto Souvlaki Wrap

✅ Why This Works:

• The low-carb pita saves ~25g carbs per serving.

• All the flavor from garlic, lemon, oregano, and olive oil stays true to the original dish.

• Using full-fat yogurt and fatty cuts like chicken thigh keeps it keto and satisfying.

• Balanced macros make this a perfect high-protein, moderate-fat meal.