Greek Lemon Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki and Herb Pita
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Charred chicken skewers marinated in bright lemon, garlic, and oregano, served with cooling cucumber-yogurt tzatziki. The chicken develops a golden crust on a ripping hot grill pan while the sauce provides creamy contrast.
Ingredients
Serves 3
- 150g chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 100g non-fat Greek yogurt
- 100g cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 small red onion, quartered
- 1 red bell pepper, cubed
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 whole wheat pita bread
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
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Combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add cubed chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
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While chicken marinates, make tzatziki: grate cucumber onto a clean kitchen towel, squeeze out excess moisture. Mix cucumber with Greek yogurt, 1 minced garlic clove, dill, pinch of salt, and a squeeze of lemon.
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Thread marinated chicken onto metal skewers alternating with red onion quarters, bell pepper cubes, and cherry tomatoes. Reserve remaining marinade.
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Heat a grill pan or cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add skewers and cook 3-4 minutes per side, turning until chicken reaches 75°C internal and vegetables develop charred edges.
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Warm pita bread in the same pan for 30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly toasted. Cut into triangles.
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Serve two skewers per plate with tzatziki dolloped on the side and pita triangles for scooping.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 485 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
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