Chicken Souvlaki Pitas

Name: Chicken Souvlaki Pitas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 4 medium lemons, divided; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 6 whole pita breads; 1 carton (8 ounces) refrigerated tzatziki sauce; Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, chopped cucumber, sliced red onion and fresh dill sprigs

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 29, 2022

These chicken souvlaki pitas are a favorite at our house, especially in summer. A quick trip to the market for a few ingredients results in gourmet-style Greek sandwiches we often enjoy outdoors by the grill. Of course, a simple Greek salad on the side is a nice addition. —Becky Drees, Pittsfield, Massachusetts

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Ingredients

4 medium lemons, divided
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 whole pita breads
1 carton (8 ounces) refrigerated tzatziki sauce
Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, chopped cucumber, sliced red onion and fresh dill sprigs

Directions

Cut 3 lemons crosswise in half; squeeze juice from lemons. Transfer juice to a large bowl or shallow dish. Whisk in oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thinly slice remaining lemon. On 6 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread chicken and lemon slices. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat (or broil 4 in. from heat) until chicken is no longer pink, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from kabobs; discard lemon slices. Serve chicken with pita bread, tzatziki sauce and toppings as desired. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

2 filled pita halves: 369 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 462mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.

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