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Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Servings: 8
1 - 200 gram
Greek pita bread
Tzatziki Sauce
Sliced tomato, cucumber, onions and Kalamata olives.
Ideas to Serve
Greek Salad
Roasted Garlic Hummus
Mezze Platter
Watermelon Salad
Ingredients
900 grams chicken breast
Souvlaki Marinade
20 grams garlic cloves
1 tbsp oregano
1/2 tbsp rosemary
1 tsp sweet paprika
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Bay leaves
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice 1
1/2 tbsp go greek seasoning
Directions
Prepare the marinade. In the bowl of a small food processor, add garlic, oregano, rosemary, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil, white wine, and lemon juice (do NOT add the dried bay leaves yet). Pulse until well combined.
Place chicken in a large bowl and add bay leaves. Top with marinade. Toss to combine, making sure chicken is well-coated with marinade. cover tightly and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
Soak 10 to 12 wooden skewers in water for 30 to 45 minutes or so.
When ready, thread marinated chicken pieces through the prepared skewers.
Prepare outdoor grill (or griddle). Brush grates with a little oil and heat over medium-high heat. t. Place chicken skewers on grill (or cook in batches on griddle) until well browned and internal temperature registers 160°F on instant read thermometer (it will continue cooking to 165°F as it rests). Be sure to turn skewers evenly to cook on all sides, about 5 minutes total. (Adjust temperature of grill if necessary). While grilling, brush lightly with the marinade (then discard any left marinade).
Transfer chicken to serving platter and let rest for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, briefly grill pitas and keep warm.
Assemble grilled chicken souvlaki pitas. First, spread Tzatziki sauce on pita, add chicken pieces (take them off skewers first, of course) then add veggies and olives.
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