Chicken Souvlaki Pita
Inspired by a trip to Greece, this marinated Chicken Souvlaki is a mediterranean diet must have and full of great flavors like herbs, spices, lemon, and tzatziki
Servings 4
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemons
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried basil
Roasted Tomatoes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Putting it All Together
- 4 pitas
- 4 tbsp tzatziki
- 1 lemon
- fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
For the Chicken
- Cut chicken thighs into 1-2 inch chunks and then thread onto skewers
- Place the chicken skewers in a large plastic bag or dish large enough, and cover with olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, 2-3 cloves minced garlic, dried oregano and dried basil
- Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes (can leave in marinade up to 24 hours)
- When ready to cook, grill over medium-high heat until cooked through (about 5 minutes each side) or cook over stove on medium heat
For the Tomatoes
- Place cherry tomatoes, olive oil and garlic in foil and seal tightly
- Place in oven or over grill for ~10 minutes, until roasted and starting to burst
Putting it All Together
- Take a pita and place chicken skewer, top with roasted tomatoes, 1 tbsp tzatziki sauce, squeeze of fresh lemon and chopped dill