Greek Lemon Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki and Fresh Vegetables

Method

1. Step 1: Prepare the chicken by cutting breast into 2.5cm cubes. Place in a bowl and add 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1.5 tsp oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat, cover, and marinate at room temperature for 10-15 minutes while preparing other components.

2. Step 2: Make the tzatziki: Grate cucumber onto a clean kitchen towel, squeeze out excess moisture. Mix yogurt, remaining garlic, 1 tbsp lemon juice, dill, vinegar, and cucumber. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until serving.

3. Step 3: Thread chicken onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, about 4-5 pieces per skewer. Heat a grill pan or cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add remaining olive oil to pan.

4. Step 4: Place skewers in pan, don't crowd. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) and exterior has golden-charred marks. Chicken should feel firm and release cleanly from the pan.

5. Step 5: While chicken rests 2 minutes, warm pita breads in the same pan or directly over gas flame for 30 seconds per side. Slice red onion into thin half-moons, dice tomato.

6. Step 6: Serve skewers with tzatziki, warm pita, sliced onion, and tomato. Drizzle remaining marinade over vegetables.