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Greek Souvlaki with Lemon-Olive Oil Marinade

Grilled meat skewers with a zesty lemon-olive oil marinade, served with pita and tzatziki.

45 minutes4 servings
Greek Souvlaki with Lemon-Olive Oil Marinade
Photo: Pannet · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cut the chicken, beef, and pork into bite-sized pieces and add to the marinade.
  3. Let the meat marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  4. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  5. Thread the marinated meat onto skewers and grill for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally.
  6. Serve the souvlaki in warm pita bread with tzatziki sauce.
  7. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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