Chicken Souvlaki
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- Prep Time 30 minutes
- Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1/2 English cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
- 3 plum tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 small red onion, cut 3/4 inch thick, and separated into slices
- 4 whole-wheat pitas
- Garnish: oregano leaves
Directions
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Whisk together lemon zest, 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, half the garlic, the oregano, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add chicken, and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 45 minutes.
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Meanwhile, stir together remaining lemon juice and garlic, the cucumber, yogurt, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
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Heat grill to medium-high. Thread chicken, tomatoes, and onion onto 4 metal skewers. Brush with remaining 2 teaspoons oil, and season with pepper.
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Grill skewers, turning, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Grill pitas until charred, about 2 minutes per side.
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Serve skewers with charred pitas and cucumber-yogurt sauce. Garnish with oregano leaves.
Cook's Note
Make ahead: Cucumber-yogurt sauce can be refrigerated overnight.
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