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Traditional Greek Souvlaki with Grilled Meat and Pita

Name: Traditional Greek Souvlaki with Grilled Meat and Pita
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 kg pork or chicken thighs; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; Tzatziki sauce; Pita bread

Grilled pork or chicken skewers served with tzatziki and pita bread.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Marinate the meat in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and onion for at least 2 hours.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Skewer the meat and grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.
Serve warm with tzatziki sauce and pita bread.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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