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Grilled Meat Skewers with Yogurt Cucumber Sauce

Name: Grilled Meat Skewers with Yogurt Cucumber Sauce
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken or pork; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 cucumber, grated; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 pita bread

Traditional Greek souvlaki with marinated meat, served with tzatziki and warm pita.

60 minutes4 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add meat and marinate for 1-2 hours.
Preheat grill or skillet. Thread meat onto skewers and grill for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt for tzatziki.
Serve souvlaki with tzatziki, pita, and sides like fries or salad.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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