Chicken Souvlaki With Tzatziki Sauce and Greek Salad Recipe
Don't limit your souvlaki to Greek festivals or late night diners. This fresh Mediterranean meal is easy to pull off at home.
- 5 tablespoons fresh juice from about 3 lemons
- 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 medium cloves garlic, grated (about 4 teaspoons)
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (see note)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium clove garlic, grated (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 cup greek yogurt (see note)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 small red onions, sliced thin
- 1 medium cucumber, seeded and sliced into thin half moons
- 3/4 cups pitted kalamata olives
- 6 ounces crumbled feta
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 6 pitas