Chicken Souvlaki
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Chicken Souvlaki
Photography by Matthew Kimura
This recipe makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 392 |
| pro | 29 g |
| total fat | 8 g |
| sat. fat | 2 g |
| carb | 55 g |
| fibre | 8 g |
| chol | 51 mg |
| sodium | 668 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 5 |
| iron | 25 |
| vit A | 11 |
| vit C | 20 |
| folate | 29 |
This Chicken Souvlaki recipe is a flavourful must-have main for any Greek-inspired menu, and makes an easy family weeknight dinner as well. Don't forget to serve these tasty skewers with our zesty Greek Tzatziki sauce, find the recipe link below.
Ingredients
- 12 oz chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1 tsp grated lemon rind
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) wedges
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/4 cup prepared tzatziki sauce
- 4 whole wheat pocketless pitas
- 1 tomato, cut into chunks
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
Preparation
Cut chicken into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes. In large bowl, toss together chicken, lemon rind and juice, oil, oregano, salt and pepper; let stand for 10 minutes to marinate.
Alternately thread chicken and onion onto 4 metal skewers. Broil on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut cucumber in half lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise to make 1 cup (250 mL).
Spread tzatziki over half of each pita. Push chicken and onion off skewers onto pitas. Top with tomato, cucumber and lettuce; fold over.
Serve with our Greek Tzatziki recipe.
Alternately thread chicken and onion onto 4 metal skewers. Broil on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut cucumber in half lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise to make 1 cup (250 mL).
Spread tzatziki over half of each pita. Push chicken and onion off skewers onto pitas. Top with tomato, cucumber and lettuce; fold over.
Serve with our Greek Tzatziki recipe.
Additional information : Variation
Pork Souvlaki: Replace chicken with pork tenderloin.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: March 2007; Best Recipes Ever, weekdays at 3pm on CBC TV
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