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Spicy Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Hot grilled chicken with tzatziki in a pita
75 minutes4 servings
Ingredients
Method
- Trim chicken and cut into cubes
- In bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper
- Add chicken and marinate 2-4 hours
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes
- Thread chicken onto skewers
- Grill over medium heat 10-12 minutes
- Prepare tzatziki and cut vegetables
- Assemble pita with chicken, tzatziki, and vegetables
- Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.
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