What to Serve With Chicken Souvlaki: 8 Side Dish Ideas

A perfect Glacial Treasure Chicken Souvlaki deserves sides that show it off, not compete with it. Here are eight combinations that work — from the traditional Greek pairing to a few less obvious ones.

1. Greek Salad

The classic. Tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta, kalamata olives, olive oil, oregano. Skip the lettuce entirely — proper Greek salad doesn’t include it. The salad’s brightness balances the marinade on the souvlaki.

2. Lemon Rice Pilaf

Rice cooked in chicken broth with a bay leaf, fresh lemon juice, and zest stirred in at the end. Fluffy, bright, and made to soak up the juices from the souvlaki.

3. Roasted Potatoes with Oregano and Lemon

The Greek grandmother move. Cubed potatoes roasted with olive oil, garlic, oregano, and a squeeze of lemon. Crispy edges, soft centres.

4. Warm Pita and Tzatziki

Minimum requirement, honestly. Warm the pita in a dry pan, serve with a generous bowl of tzatziki — ideally our homemade version made from Anastasia’s original recipe.

5. Grilled Vegetables

Zucchini, red peppers, red onion, and eggplant all grill beautifully alongside souvlaki. Slice thick, brush with olive oil, grill 3-4 minutes per side.

6. Horta (Greek Boiled Greens)

The traditional Greek side — dandelion greens or Swiss chard boiled until tender, then dressed with olive oil, lemon, and salt. Simple and grown-up.

7. Orzo Pasta Salad

Cooked orzo tossed with cucumber, tomato, red onion, feta, olives, lemon vinaigrette. Great when you want something more filling than a green salad.

8. Hummus and Vegetables

Serve a big bowl of hummus with warm pita and raw vegetables — cucumber sticks, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper strips. Turns the meal into a mezze-style spread.

Mix and match based on what you have. Glacial Treasure Chicken Souvlaki is the anchor. Everything else supports it.

Buy Chicken Souvlaki at Fortinos  —  ddpoultry.ca/glacial-treasures/