Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

Name: Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Ingredients: Finely grated zest of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup lemon juice (from 2 lemons); 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon Maras pepper (or substitute 1/2 teaspoon paprika plus 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper); 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 pound boneless, skinless breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1 cup plain yogurt, any variety; 2 tablespoons tahini; 3 to 4 teaspoons lemon juice (from half a lemon); 4 (6-inch) pita breads (leave whole; do not split); 12 cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced; 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup packed arugula; Leaves from 3 to 4 sprigs of mint

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These easy Greek chicken souvlaki skewers are served with warm flatbread and tangy yogurt sauce. A simple and healthy weeknight meal. Cook on a grill or indoors on the stovetop.

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Ingredients

Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon Maras pepper (or substitute 1/2 teaspoon paprika plus 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup plain yogurt, any variety
2 tablespoons tahini
3 to 4 teaspoons lemon juice (from half a lemon)
4 (6-inch) pita breads (leave whole; do not split)
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup packed arugula
Leaves from 3 to 4 sprigs of mint