Tonight I made Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce & I put my own spin on it. I'm sure how I make it is not "traditional" & I am sorry but it was DELISH! It is so easy & fast to make. I also prepared this cous cous on the side.
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce
Pocket-FULL of goodness! |
Chicken:
- 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 TBsp fresh dill
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 TBsp fresh dill
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber (peeled & seeded)
- 1 TBsp lemon juice
- 1 TBsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp garlic
- Bread & Toppings:
- pitas (I get white but will work with whole wheat)*
- Lettuce
- tomato
- cucumber
Chicken: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, dill & oregano. Arrange the boneless chicken on a foil lined baking sheet. Brush the olive oil & herb mixture onto the chicken. Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked. Dice the chicken. Tzatziki Sauce:
Mix all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Serve the sauce topped on the chicken in the pita.
*Lishie tip- Place the entire pita flat on a bread board & slice a 1/4 off of the top to create a pocket. Puffer open the pita pocket & take the sliced piece & carefully stuff it into the bottom of the pita. This helps create a thicker bottom so when the weight of the food & when the sauce drips to the bottom, there's extra bread to absorb. Helps keep the pita intact longer!
Lish, love this recipe and I will definately make this ASAP! Love the ingredients and flavor profile. This is going to be tasty, healthy, and easy to make. Win-Win. Thanks!
ReplyDeletelet me know if you all like it, Carol!
ReplyDeleteLish, I finally got to make this. Whoa Baby, is this good! This dish is a major success! We loved it! The tzatziki sauce is awesome! I have never made that sauce before and now this is must have. Your recipe rocks, never mind that it is healthy too, it tastes like a real Gyro! Thanks for your genius!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you loved it, Carol!!! It's so tasty & healthy & quick! Wish I could be lunching with you!!!
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