Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

Lemon-oregano chicken skewers with cool garlicky yogurt, warm pitas and a chopped tomato and cucumber salad.

Ingredients

For 4 servings.

• 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup greek yogurt
• 1 cucumber
• 2 tomatoes
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 pita breads
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta (optional topping)

Method

1. Mix 2 tbsp of the oil with the juice of half the lemon, the oregano, two-thirds of the garlic, the salt and pepper. Toss the chicken in it and leave for 10 minutes.
2. Grate a third of the cucumber, squeeze out the water and stir it into the yogurt with the rest of the garlic and a squeeze of lemon.
3. Thread the chicken onto skewers and grill or broil on high for 10–12 minutes, turning, until cooked through.
4. Chop the rest of the cucumber with the tomatoes and onion, and dress with the last of the oil and lemon.
5. Warm the pitas and serve with the chicken, tzatziki and salad, with feta on the side.

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