Healthy Souvlakia With Tzatziki Recipe

Name: Healthy Souvlakia With Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon hot pepper flakes; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 8 pita breads; 1 small English cucumber; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups plain low-fat yogurt; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper

Servings: persons

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon hot pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 pita breads
1 small English cucumber
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

1
Souvlakia: Cut chicken into 2 inch chunks, pat dry with paper towels.
2
In a bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, hot pepper flakes and garlic and whisk together.
3
Add chicken and stir to coat, cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
4
Let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
5
Tzatziki: Quarter cucumber lengthwise, slice crosswise.
6
Toss with salt, let drain for 30 minutes in colander set over a bowl.
7
Discard liquid and pat cucumber dry.
8
Dice finely.
9
In fine mesh sieve set over bowl, drain yogurt for 30 minutes, discard liquid.
10
You can line a colander with cheese (muslim) cloth as an alternative to drain the yogurt.
11
In bowl, combine diced cucumber, yogurt, mint, coriander, garlic, hot pepper sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.
12
Thread chicken pieces onto skewers.
13
Broil or place on greased grill over medium-high heat; cook turning every 3 or 4 minutes, for 10 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
14
Cut pitas in half, open to form pockets.
15
Slide chicken off skewers into pita pockets; top with sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Healthy Souvlakia With Tzatziki 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthy Souvlakia With Tzatziki

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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