Chicken souvlaki pitas are a delicious and easy-to-make Greek dish that is perfect for a quick and tasty meal. This dish combines the flavors of marinated chicken, grilled vegetables, and a creamy tzatziki sauce, all wrapped up in a warm pita bread. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight dinner or a fun party appetizer, chicken souvlaki pitas are sure to be a hit. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITA
Make and share this Chicken Souvlaki Pita recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MissyCakes
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 1 pita
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Marinade chicken overnight (or as short or long as you like).
- Grill or bake chicken breast in Pyrex dish at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes.
- Cool chicken and cube into 1-inch pieces.
- Place in pita and add all other ingredients.
- Squeeze lemon over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.2, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 237.4, Sodium 1152.2, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 5.8, Protein 92.3
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITAS
This simple Greek souvlaki is the perfect dish for outdoor grilling and entertaining. Souvlaki are marinated and grilled skewers of meat often served in pita. They can also be paired with rice pilaff and a salad.
Provided by Developed for CFC by Nancy Guppy, RD, MHSc
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Add yogurt and sour cream to a fine mesh sieve and place over bowl and leave to drain in the refrigerator for four or more hours.
- Grate the cucumber and add to another sieve and leave to drain for an hour or so. Press down to remove more water from the cucumber. If the grated strands of cucumber are long use a sharp knife to mince smaller.
- Mix drained yogurt and cucumbers with garlic, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest and dill. Combine and refrigerate for flavours to develop. Taste and adjust seasoning - you can add more lemon juice or zest if you wish. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cut chicken thighs into 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes. Add to a plastic bag along with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, pepper, salt and oregano. Seal bag and use your hands to work marinade through chicken. Place in refrigerator to marinate 1 hour or preferably overnight.
- Thread chicken pieces onto four skewers. If you don't have metal skewers, soak bamboo skewers in water 20 minutes so they don't burn on the grill.
- Heat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 20 minutes or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Turn so the chicken browns evenly and doesn't burn.
- Shred romaine and add with cucumber to salad bowl. Meanwhile, cut cherry tomatoes in half. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Warm pitas on the grill or in the oven five minutes before serving.
- To serve, spread inside of pocket pita with Tzatziki sauce, followed by salad and warm grilled chicken pieces. Serve remaining Tzatziki on the side.
Nutrition Facts :
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WITH GRILLED PITA
Steps:
- Chicken:
- In large bowl whisk together all the souvlaki ingredients, except the chicken. Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons for Round 2 Recipe Greek Flat Bread. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and add to the pan. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- In a medium bowl combine all the tzatziki sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. On a floured work surface, roll out each portion into 6 to 7 inches in diameter and about 1/8-inch thick.
- Preheat a grill pan or grill over medium heat.
- Grill the dough for 2 to 3 minutes per side. The pitas should be cooked through but still pliable and not too crispy.
- To Assemble:
- Put a grilled pita onto a plate, top with some cooked chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion and some tzatziki sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients and arrange on a serving platter.
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITAS
These chicken souvlaki pitas are a favorite at our house, especially in summer. With just a few ingredients and a grill, we can enjoy a gourmet-style Greek dinner that's a snap to put together. Of course, a simple Greek salad on the side is a nice addition. - Becky A. Drees, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut 3 lemons crosswise in half; squeeze juice from lemons. Transfer to a large bowl or shallow dish. Whisk in oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thinly slice remaining lemon. On 6 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread chicken and lemon slices. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until chicken is no longer pink, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from kabobs; discard lemon slices. Serve chicken in pita pockets with tzatziki sauce and toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN AND PORK SOUVLAKI
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the chicken and pork: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, oregano, salt, Aleppo pepper, black pepper and garlic.
- Place the chicken and pork into 2 separate mixing bowls. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken and the other half over the pork. Marinate, refrigerated, at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
- Set up your grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
- Remove the chicken and pork from the marinade, allowing excess to drain off. Keeping the chicken and pork on separate skewers, thread 4 pieces of meat onto each skewer towards the top and covering the tip of the skewer.
- Place the skewers on the direct-heat side of the grill to char on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Then move to the indirect-heat side of the grill, cover with the lid and cook until the chicken and pork are cooked through, about 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160 degrees F and the pork reaches 145 degrees F. Stack the skewers on a platter.
- For the onions and lemons: Drizzle the onions and lemons with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the direct-heat side of the grill. Cook the lemons until charred, about 3 minutes. Cook the onions until tender, about 3 minutes per side.
- Add the onions and lemons to the platter with the souvlaki. Serve with romaine, pita and tzatziki.
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI GYRO STYLE
An easy and delicious way to recreate your favorite Greek restaurant dish at home. This Mediterranean-flavored recipe can be served buffet-style allowing your guests to make their own.
Provided by Chris J
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 1h50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinaigrette, juice from 1/2 lemon, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over the chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
- Toss the shredded cucumber with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and allow to sit at least 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, mix the yogurt, sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, rice vinegar, and olive oil. Season with garlic, fresh dill, and Greek seasoning. Squeeze the cucumber to remove any excess water; stir into sauce. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Remove chicken from marinade and place on prepared grill. Discard remaining marinade. Cook chicken until juices run clear, about 8 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from heat, and allow to sit about 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Place pita rounds on the grill, and cook for about 2 minutes, until warm, turning frequently to avoid burning. Arrange warmed pita, sliced chicken, lettuce, onion, tomato, olives, and pepperoncini on a serving platter. Serve tzatziki sauce and feta cheese in separate bowls on the side. Stuff pita pockets with chicken and toppings to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 133.2 mg, Fat 40.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 3169.9 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
OPEN-FACED CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITAS
This quick and easy recipe provides all the enjoyment of souvlaki without all the work of assembling the skewers. Serve with a crisp green salad on the side...
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4-8 pitas
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a larfe skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, oregano, 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper, and sauté for about 3 minutes or until softened and starting to brown. Add chicken and sauté for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Whisk flour into milk and whisk into skillet; stir in lemon zest. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened, and chicken is no longer pink inside. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, toast or heat pitas. In a bowl, Combine cucumbers and yogurt. Spoon chicken and sauce on top of pitas, dollop with cuumber yogurt and sprinkle with tomatoes.
- COOKING TIP: Use the fine side of a cheese grater or a microplane-style grater to grate the lemon zest.
- FOR THE ADVENTUROUS: Add 2 tablespoons tahini to sauce with lemon zest and garnish 1/4 cup crumbled Canadian feta cheese and black olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.5, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 90.4, Sodium 839.1, Carbohydrate 85.7, Fiber 11, Sugar 5.7, Protein 44.4
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE
Greek kabobs. Fantastic flavor for chicken. Marinade can also be used for pork.
Provided by Tanya Petkos Schroeder
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 2h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large resealable bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Mix yogurt, cucumber, 1 tablespoon olive oil, vinegar, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 pinch salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate tzatziki sauce for flavors to blend, 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Soak wooden skewers in a bowl of water for about 15 minutes.
- Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto the soaked skewers. Discard unused marinade.
- Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. Serve with tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your souvlaki pitas. Look for tender chicken breasts, ripe tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers.
- Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices will help it stay juicy and tender while cooking.
- Cook the chicken properly: The chicken should be cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
- Use a good quality pita bread: The pita bread is the foundation of your souvlaki pita, so make sure to use a good quality pita that is soft and fluffy.
- Load up the pitas: Don't be afraid to load up the pitas with your favorite toppings. Try a combination of chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce.
Conclusion:
Chicken souvlaki pitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of preparation, you can enjoy this classic Greek dish in the comfort of your own home. So next time you're looking for a quick and flavorful meal, give chicken souvlaki pitas a try!
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