Chicken Souvlaki with Grilled Pita Recipe

Name: Chicken Souvlaki with Grilled Pita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/2 pounds split chicken breast, bone and skin removed, sliced into 1-inch pieces; 1 small cucumber, diced; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill leaves; 1 (8-ounce) container plain yogurt; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (1-pound bag) refrigerator pizza dough, at room temperature; Flour; 5 large romaine leaves, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill leaves
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 pounds split chicken breast, bone and skin removed, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 small cucumber, diced
2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill leaves
1 (8-ounce) container plain yogurt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons hot sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (1-pound bag) refrigerator pizza dough, at room temperature
Flour
5 large romaine leaves, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1
In large bowl whisk together all the souvlaki ingredients, except the chicken.
2
Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons for Round 2 Recipe Greek Flat Bread.
3
Add the chicken and toss to coat.
4
Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
5
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Remove the chicken from the marinade and add to the pan.
7
Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
8
Tzatziki Sauce:
9
In a medium bowl combine all the tzatziki sauce ingredients and set aside.
10
Grilled Pita Bread:
11
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
12
On a floured work surface, roll out each portion into 6 to 7 inches in diameter and about 1/8-inch thick.
13
Preheat a grill pan or grill over medium heat.
14
Grill the dough for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
15
The pitas should be cooked through but still pliable and not too crispy.
16
To Assemble:
17
Put a grilled pita onto a plate, top with some cooked chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion and some tzatziki sauce.
18
Repeat with remaining ingredients and arrange on a serving platter.
19
Cook's Note: Reserve the leftover tzatziki sauce, chicken, tomatoes and onion for Greek Flat Bread.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill leaves, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Chicken Souvlaki with Grilled Pita falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Souvlaki with Grilled Pita

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