Foryoueats: Souvlaki

Foryoueats: Souvlaki

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This flavorful Souvlaki recipe includes marinated chicken with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, oregano, honey, and lemon zest. Paired with a refreshing Tzatziki sauce made from Greek yogurt,...

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken tenderloins
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest, from one large lemon
  • For the Tzatziki:
  • 1½ cups plain 2% or whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium English or hothouse cucumber, seeded, coarsely grated and squeezed as dry as possible (about 1 cup)
  • 2 small cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Scant ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill or mint
  • For Serving:
  • Lemon wedges
  • Warm pita bread

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