Chicken Souvlaki Pita with Tzatziki

Chicken Souvlaki Pita with Tzatziki
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

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes

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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