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Grilled Chicken Souvlaki

Name: Grilled Chicken Souvlaki
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 400g chicken thighs; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 lemon; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp thyme; 1 onion; Pita bread; Tzatziki sauce; Cucumber and tomato slices

This recipe for grilled chicken souvlaki highlights the use of fresh herbs and a zesty lemon marinade, giving the dish a bright and flavorful profile.

30 minutes4 servings

Method

Marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme for at least 1 hour.
Cut the chicken into pieces and thread onto skewers.
Grill the skewers over medium heat until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly charred.
Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dill.
Serve the souvlaki in pita bread with tzatziki, cucumber, and tomato slices.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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