Chicken Souvlaki
Tender, lemony chicken pieces charred on skewers and brightened with garlic and oregano; served with cool cucumber-yogurt sauce and warm pita for a hands-on Mediterranean meal. The marinade infuses the meat while a quick tzatziki brings fresh contrast.
1 ½ lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
3 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
6 skewers, if wooden, soaked in water
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
½ cup cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess water
1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil (for tzatziki)
½ lemon (for tzatziki), juiced
4 pita bread
½ red onion, thinly sliced
8 olive, pitted and halved (optional)
¼ tsp salt (for tzatziki)
¼ tsp black pepper (for tzatziki)
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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