Chicken souvlaki with tzatziki and pitta

Name: Chicken souvlaki with tzatziki and pitta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 800 g chicken breast or thighs, cubed; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 lemons, juiced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tsp smoked paprika; Salt and pepper; Pitta breads; Tzatziki; Tomatoes, onion, parsley for serving

Prep time

15 min

Cook time

15 min

Servings

Total time

1 h

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Juicy grilled chicken skewers marinated with lemon, oregano and garlic. Served in warm pitta with tzatziki and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

800 g chicken breast or thighs, cubed
3 tbsp olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper
Pitta breads
Tzatziki
Tomatoes, onion, parsley for serving

Method

Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper.
Toss the chicken with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Thread the chicken onto metal or pre-soaked wooden skewers.
Grill on medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning regularly until cooked through.
Warm the pitta breads on the grill.
Serve the chicken in pitta with tzatziki, tomatoes, onion and fresh parsley.

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Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper.
2
Toss the chicken with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
3
Thread the chicken onto metal or pre-soaked wooden skewers.
4
Grill on medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning regularly until cooked through.

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This recipe is written for 4 servings and Swedish kitchen measures.
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