Chicken Souvlaki Pita with Tzatziki

Chicken Souvlaki Pita with Tzatziki

This traditional Greek recipe uses tender grilled chicken, fresh vibrant vegetables, and a creamy Tzatziki sauce

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Marinating Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

Marinade

• 3 lbs chicken thighs cut into 1inch cubes
• 1/2 lemon zest and juice
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp minced rosemary
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt/pepper

Tzatziki Sauce

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 English cucumber grated
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• ½ lemon juice and zest
• 2 tsp minced dill
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

Other

• 1 tomato chopped
• ½ English cucumber sliced
• 1 red onion roughly chopped
• Skewers
• Pita

Instructions

 

• Marinate chicken in a bowl in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Meanwhile, prepare tzatziki sauce by combining all ingredients in a small bowl.
• Preheat barbecue. Thread chicken and red onion on skewers, alternating between each. Barbecue skewers until chicken is no longer pink inside.
• Arrange sandwiches by opening a pita, placing chicken/onions, then tomato/cucumbers, topping with tzatziki, and sprinkling some freshly cracked pepper.

Keyword chicken, Healthy, Pita

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