How To Prepare Chicken Souvlaki ?

Preparation:  

Preparation time: 15 mins

Cooking time: 50 mins

Serving: 4

Ingredients:

  For Chicken

• 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 tbsp. dried oregano

  For Tzatziki

• 1/2 c. Greek yogurt, preferable whole fat
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1/3 c. finely chopped cucumber
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. freshly chopped dill
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch red pepper flakes

  For Serving

• Pita, warmed
• Thinly sliced tomatoes
• Chopped romaine

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, season chicken well with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Add oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano, and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or place in the refrigerator and marinate for up to 24 hours.
2. Meanwhile, make tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, cucumber, garlic, and dill. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Refrigerate until ready to use.
3. When ready to cook, if using wooden skewers, soak skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Carefully, thread chicken onto skewers.
4. Grill until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°, about 6 minutes per side.
5. If desired, serve in warmed pita with tzatziki, tomatoes, and romaine.