Souvlakia with Tzatziki
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic; minced
- 8 pita breads
- 1 small English cucumber
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoon fresh mint; chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh coriander or parsley; chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- sweet green pepper; finely diced
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, hot pepper flakes and garlic. Add chicken and marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. Tzatziki Sauce: Quarter cucumber lengthwise; slice. Toss with salt; let drain for 30 minutes in colander set over bowl. Discard liquid and pat cucumber dry. Drain yogurt for 15 minutes in fine mesh sieve set over bowl; discard liquid. Combine yogurt, mint, coriander, garlic, hot pepper sauce, green pepper and cucumber. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Thread chicken pieces onto skewers. Broil or barbecue about 4 inches from heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink inside, turning skewers every 3 to 4 minutes. Slide chicken off skewers into halved pita breads and top with sauce.