CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITAS
These chicken souvlaki pitas are a favorite at our house, especially in summer. With just a few ingredients and a grill, we can enjoy a gourmet-style Greek dinner that's a snap to put together. Of course, a simple Greek salad on the side is a nice addition. - Becky A. Drees, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut 3 lemons crosswise in half; squeeze juice from lemons. Transfer 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 lemon. On 6 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, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from kabobs; discard lemon slices. Serve chicken in pita pockets with tzatziki sauce and toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITAS
This simple Greek souvlaki is the perfect dish for outdoor grilling and entertaining. Souvlaki are marinated and grilled skewers of meat often served in pita. They can also be paired with rice pilaff and a salad.
Provided by Developed for CFC by Nancy Guppy, RD, MHSc
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Add yogurt and sour cream to a fine mesh sieve and place over bowl and leave to drain in the refrigerator for four or more hours.
- Grate the cucumber and add to another sieve and leave to drain for an hour or so. Press down to remove more water from the cucumber. If the grated strands of cucumber are long use a sharp knife to mince smaller.
- Mix drained yogurt and cucumbers with garlic, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest and dill. Combine and refrigerate for flavours to develop. Taste and adjust seasoning - you can add more lemon juice or zest if you wish. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cut chicken thighs into 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes. Add to a plastic bag along with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, pepper, salt and oregano. Seal bag and use your hands to work marinade through chicken. Place in refrigerator to marinate 1 hour or preferably overnight.
- Thread chicken pieces onto four skewers. If you don't have metal skewers, soak bamboo skewers in water 20 minutes so they don't burn on the grill.
- Heat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 20 minutes or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Turn so the chicken browns evenly and doesn't burn.
- Shred romaine and add with cucumber to salad bowl. Meanwhile, cut cherry tomatoes in half. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Warm pitas on the grill or in the oven five minutes before serving.
- To serve, spread inside of pocket pita with Tzatziki sauce, followed by salad and warm grilled chicken pieces. Serve remaining Tzatziki on the side.
Nutrition Facts :
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITA
Make and share this Chicken Souvlaki Pita recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MissyCakes
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 1 pita
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Marinade chicken overnight (or as short or long as you like).
- Grill or bake chicken breast in Pyrex dish at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes.
- Cool chicken and cube into 1-inch pieces.
- Place in pita and add all other ingredients.
- Squeeze lemon over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.2, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 237.4, Sodium 1152.2, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 5.8, Protein 92.3
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WITH GRILLED PITA
Steps:
- Chicken:
- In large bowl whisk together all the souvlaki ingredients, except the chicken. Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons for Round 2 Recipe Greek Flat Bread. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and add to the pan. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- In a medium bowl combine all the tzatziki sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. On a floured work surface, roll out each portion into 6 to 7 inches in diameter and about 1/8-inch thick.
- Preheat a grill pan or grill over medium heat.
- Grill the dough for 2 to 3 minutes per side. The pitas should be cooked through but still pliable and not too crispy.
- To Assemble:
- Put a grilled pita onto a plate, top with some cooked chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion and some tzatziki sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients and arrange on a serving platter.
OPEN-FACED CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITAS
This quick and easy recipe provides all the enjoyment of souvlaki without all the work of assembling the skewers. Serve with a crisp green salad on the side...
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4-8 pitas
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a larfe skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, oregano, 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper, and sauté for about 3 minutes or until softened and starting to brown. Add chicken and sauté for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Whisk flour into milk and whisk into skillet; stir in lemon zest. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened, and chicken is no longer pink inside. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, toast or heat pitas. In a bowl, Combine cucumbers and yogurt. Spoon chicken and sauce on top of pitas, dollop with cuumber yogurt and sprinkle with tomatoes.
- COOKING TIP: Use the fine side of a cheese grater or a microplane-style grater to grate the lemon zest.
- FOR THE ADVENTUROUS: Add 2 tablespoons tahini to sauce with lemon zest and garnish 1/4 cup crumbled Canadian feta cheese and black olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.5, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 90.4, Sodium 839.1, Carbohydrate 85.7, Fiber 11, Sugar 5.7, Protein 44.4
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