Chicken Souvlaki
Description
Loads of lemon and garlic give this easy chicken souvlaki a punch. Pair it with pita and tzatziki for a quick and tasty meal!
Ingredients
- 5 medium lemons, divided
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 whole pita breads
- 1 carton (8 ounces) refrigerated tzatziki sauce
- optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, chopped cucumber, sliced red onion and fresh dill sprigs
Directions
- Cut 3 lemons crosswise in half; squeeze juice from lemons. Transfer juice to a large bowl or shallow dish. Whisk in oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour.
- Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thinly slice remaining 2 lemons. On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread chicken and lemon slices. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat (or broil 4 in. from heat) until chicken is no longer pink, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with pita bread, tzatziki sauce and toppings as desired.
