Chicken Souvlaki
Active Time: 30 min
Total Time: 1 hr 40 min
Serves 4
1 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest, plus 3Tbs lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
1Tbs chopped fresh oregano
2Tbs extra virgin olive oil
Coarse salt & fresh pepper
1lb boneless, skinless chicken beast halves, cut into 2 inch cubes
1/4 English cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
3 plum tomatoes, quartered
1/2 small red onion, cut 3/4 inch thick, and separated into slices
4 whole wheat pitas (you can use Naan Bread too)
1. Whisk together lemon zest, 1Tbs plus 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice, half the garlic, the oregano, 1Tbs plus 1tsp oil, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add chicken and Ross to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 45 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, stir together remaining lemon juice, garlic, the cucumber, and yogurt, and 1/4 tsp salt. Refrigerate, covered until ready to serve.
3. Heat grill to medium heat. Thread chicken, tomatoes, and onion onto skewers. Brush with remaining 2 tap oil, and season with pepper.
4. Grill skewers, turning, until browned on all sides & cooked through about 8 minutes per side. Grill pitas until charred, about 2 minutes per side.
5. Serve skewers with charred pita bread and cucumber yogurt sauce. Garnish with oregano leaves.
This meal is easy when it comes to preparing, it's refreshing during the hot summer months here in Arizona. When I make this meal I can picture myself in Greece looking out over the Mediterranean with a glass of wine enjoying the sunset. If you enjoy trying new dished you will fall in Love with this one.
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