Chicken Souvlaki

Lemon-garlic chicken skewers with tzatziki in pita.

Greek · RR Moderate · 40 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 600 g chicken, cubed
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 250 ml plain yoghurt
  • 1/2 cucumber, grated
  • 4 pita breads
  • 2 tomatoes (optional)

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Method

  1. Marinate the chicken in lemon, 2 cloves garlic, oregano and oil for 30 minutes.
  2. Thread onto skewers and grill or pan-fry for 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. Make the tzatziki: squeeze the cucumber dry and mix with yoghurt, the remaining garlic and salt.
  4. Serve in warm pita with tomato and tzatziki.

Cheaper swaps & tips

  • Plain amasi can stand in for yoghurt in the sauce.