A recipe from Gemo

Chicken Souvlaki with Pita and Tzatziki

Name: Chicken Souvlaki with Pita and Tzatziki
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 pita wrap
Ingredients: 700 g Chicken Thigh (cut into 3 cm pieces); 5 tbsp Olive Oil (3 tbsp for the marinade | 1 tbsp for the tzatziki | 1 tbsp for warming pita); 2 pc Lemon (1 pc juiced for the marinade | 1 pc cut into wedges for serving); 3 clove Garlic (finely grated, divided); 2 tsp Dried Oregano (plus extra for pita); 1 tsp Paprika (optional but good with chicken); 1.5 tsp Salt (divided); 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground); 300 g Greek Yogurt (Greek-style yogurt or thick strained matsoni); 1 pc Cucumber (medium, grated and squeezed dry); 1 tbsp White Wine Vinegar (or mild apple cider vinegar); 2 tbsp Dill (finely chopped); 4 pc Pita (for serving); 2 pc Tomato (sliced); 1 pc Red Onion (thinly sliced)

გემო (ოფიციალური გვერდი)Chef

40 minMedium4 servings

Greek-style lemon, oregano, and olive oil marinated chicken grilled on skewers or as pieces, served in warm pita with cool tzatziki, tomato, and red onion.

Method

01
Mix the 700 g chicken with the marinade: 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, 2 grated garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
⏱ 30 min
02
While the chicken marinates, make the tzatziki. Salt the grated cucumber lightly, let it stand for 10 minutes, then squeeze it very dry. Stir it into the 300 g strained yogurt with the remaining grated garlic, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, dill, and enough salt to taste. Chill until serving.
⏱ 10 min
03
Heat an outdoor grill, grill pan, or heavy pan over medium-high heat and oil it lightly. For a classic souvlaki look, thread the chicken loosely onto skewers; for pan cooking, leave the pieces loose so they brown better. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning several times, until browned at the edges and cooked through. Rest for 3 minutes, then squeeze over a little fresh lemon.
⏱ 10 min
04
Brush the pita breads lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle with a little oregano, and warm them briefly on the grill or in a dry pan until soft and lightly spotted.
⏱ 2 min
05
Serve Greek street-food style: spread tzatziki on each warm pita, add grilled chicken, tomato slices, and red onion, then fold or wrap. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra tzatziki.