Chicken Souvlaki
Souvlaki is summer-barbecue food you can make any night of the year. Marinate the chicken in lemon, garlic and oregano, then grill or pan-fry it and wrap it in flatbread with salad and a dollop of yoghurt. Start the marinade in the morning if you have time.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- 700g Chicken thighs
- 1 lemon
- 5 garlic cloves
- 12g Dried oregano
- 60ml Olive oil
- 4 pita breads
- 200g Cucumber
Method
- Cube chicken thighs and marinate in lemon juice, crushed garlic, oregano, olive oil, salt, and pepper for at least 10 minutes.
- Thread onto skewers and grill over high heat (or in a hot grill pan) 4–5 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
- Warm pita bread. Slice cucumber.
- Serve chicken in pita with cucumber, drizzle of olive oil, and season to taste.
Nutrition
Per serving: 628 kcal · 39.2g protein · 41.2g carbs · 33.9g fat