Chicken Souvlaki with Pita

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Use the box grater to grate the cucumber, then squeeze it firmly to remove excess liquid. In a small bowl, combine it with the yogurt, dill, 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, 15 ml lemon juice, 1 ⅜ clove (4 gr) garlic, and ½ tsp (3 gr) salt; refrigerate until serving.

   Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Cucumber, 8.0 gr Dill, 4.0 gr Garlic, 15.0 ml Lemon Juice, 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 250.0 gr Plain Greek Yogurt, 3.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: Box Grater, small bowl

2. Step 2

   Slice the tomato and red onion, then set them aside for assembly.

   Ingredients used: 120.0 gr Red Onion, 300.0 gr Tomato

   Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

3. Step 3

   In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, 30 ml lemon juice, 2 ⅝ clove (8 gr) garlic, oregano, 1 tsp (6 gr) salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.

   Ingredients used: 700.0 gr Chicken Breast, 3.0 gr Dried Oregano, 8.0 gr Garlic, 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 30.0 ml Lemon Juice, 30.0 ml Olive Oil, 6.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: mixing bowl

4. Step 4

   Cover the chicken and marinate it in the refrigerator.

   Timer: 20 min (fixed)

   Cookware: mixing bowl

5. Step 5

   Thread the marinated chicken onto the metal skewers.

   Cookware: metal skewers

6. Step 6

   Heat the grill pan over medium heat. Cook the skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every few minutes, until browned and the center of the thickest chicken piece reaches 74°C.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Cookware: grill pan, instant-read thermometer, tongs

7. Step 7

   Remove the skewers from the heat and let the chicken rest.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Cookware: tongs

8. Step 8

   While the chicken rests, warm the pita breads in a dry skillet over medium heat, turning once, until soft and pliable.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Pita Bread

   Cookware: skillet, tongs

9. Step 9

   Remove the chicken from the skewers. Fill each warm pita with chicken, tzatziki, sliced tomato, and red onion, then serve immediately.

   Cookware: metal skewers