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Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce and Greek Salad

Servings: 6 servings
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Preparation Time (Including Marinating Time): 2 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients 

Chicken Souvlaki

  • 1 kg skinless breast, trimmed and cut into 1 ½" cubes
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 5 tsp garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6-8 whole wheat pita bread

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 4 cucumbers
  • ½ tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups full-fat Greek yoghurt
  • ½ cup labneh
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • salt, to taste

Greek Salad

  • 1 large tomato, cubed
  • 1 capsicum, cubed
  • 4 small cucumbers, chunked
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 200 g feta cheese, crumbled
  • whole black olives
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • pink salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the marinade: In a medium size bowl combine garlic, oregano, rosemary, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice. Add the chicken and bayleaf, mix ensuring the chicken is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Tzatziki Sauce: Grate the cucumbers using a box grater or food processor. Wrap grated cucumber in a kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture. In a bowl, mix cucumber, garlic, dill, Greek yogurt, labneh, lemon juice, paprika, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Greek Salad: Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, and oregano for the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. On a large serving plate, arrange lettuce, tomatoes, capsicum, cucumbers, and onion. Sprinkle crumbled Feta cheese and olives on top. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.
  • Heat Pita Bread: Warm pita breads on the grill pan until slightly toasted.
  • Cook the Souvlaki: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 to 45 minutes. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat, lightly oil the pan. Grill chicken skewers until golden on all sides and cooked through, about 5 minutes total. Let rest for 3 minutes after grilling.
  • Serve: Arrange grilled chicken skewers on a platter with warmed pita, tzatziki sauce, and the Greek salad.