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Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c. plain Greek yogurt
1 cucumber, halved lengthwise, peeled, seeded, and grated
1 tsp. salt
1 garlic clove, minced
pepper
1/4 tsp. dried dill
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbs. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 pita pockets
6 Tbs. butter, softened
1 small onion, julienned
2 tomatoes, sliced thinly
1/3 c. Kalamata olives, halved and pitted

Directions:
Directions:
Tzatziki Dressing: Strain the yogurt 15 minutes, with a strainer lined with a coffee filter or paper towel. At the same time, in another bowl, combine the cucumber with 1 tsp. salt; Let sit for 15 minutes. Squeeze the cucumber to remove the liquid. Put the cucumber back in the bowl and add the yogurt, garlic, 1/8 tsp. pepper, and dill.

Chicken: In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, oregano, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Add the chicken, combine, and then thread on skewers. Grill or broil about 5 minutes, until done.

Pitas: Spread both sides of the pita bread with butter and grill or broil, turning once, until golden, about 4 minutes in all. Cut into quarters.

To serve: Put the pitas on plates and top with the onion, tomatoes, and chicken skewers. Serve with tzatziki and olives.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45 minutes

 

 

 

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