How To Make Chicken Souvlaki
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- Tzatziki sauce, for serving (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Add the chicken chunks to the marinade and toss to coat. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
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Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
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Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
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Grill the chicken skewers for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.
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Remove the chicken from the skewers and transfer to a serving plate.
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Warm the pita breads on the grill for a minute on each side.
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Serve the chicken souvlaki on the warm pita breads, topped with tzatziki sauce if desired. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 347kcal
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 136mg
- Sodium : 485mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 21g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 39g
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