Mediterranean Chicken Souvlaki With Tzatziki And Pita
A bright and satisfying Greek-inspired meal featuring tender marinated chicken, creamy homemade tzatziki, and warm whole wheat pita. Packed with hydrating cucumbers and healthy fats to nourish your skin from the inside out.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSkin changes
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Leftover tzatziki stores beautifully in the fridge for up to 3 days and makes a fantastic dip for raw vegetables.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep clove garlic (minced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
For the Tzatziki
For Serving
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Next: Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes
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Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes
Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the juice of half the lemon, a pinch of dried oregano, the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate while you prep the rest.
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Grate the cucumber and firmly squeeze out…
Grate the cucumber and firmly squeeze out the excess water using a clean towel or your hands.
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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, combine the squeezed cucumber, Greek yogurt, fresh dill, the remaining lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and a pinch of salt to create the tzatziki.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Warm the pita breads in the skillet…
Warm the pita breads in the skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
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Assemble by spreading a generous layer of…
Assemble by spreading a generous layer of tzatziki on the warm pita, then top with the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, and olives.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Squeezing the water out of the…
Squeezing the water out of the cucumber is the secret to a thick, creamy tzatziki rather than a watery one. Don't skip this step!
You can marinate the chicken up…
You can marinate the chicken up to 12 hours in advance. If leaving it overnight, wait to add the lemon juice until right before cooking, as acid can change the meat's texture.
Leftover tzatziki stores beautifully in the…
Leftover tzatziki stores beautifully in the fridge for up to 3 days and makes a fantastic dip for raw vegetables.
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