Healthy Souvlakia With Tzatziki

Name: Healthy Souvlakia With Tzatziki
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 8 pita breads; 1 small English cucumber; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups plain low-fat yogurt; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper

Submitted by Kim A. Heaphy

"Most souvlakia marinade calls for a fair bit of oil while this one calls for very little. Even the Tzatziki sauce uses low fat options but neither one compromises on taste. I made a large batch of this once and brought it to my sister's place for a BYOM BBQ (bring your own meat - they provided a variety of side dishes). I cooked the entire dozen chicken breasts up hoping to have leftovers for lunches that week. Not a single piece was remaining and in all honesty, I can't remember my godson eating as much meat as he did with this recipe! If you use fresh chicken breasts, once the chicken is coated, skew it onto skewers and it can be frozen for future use."

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Ready In:: 32mins
Ingredients:: 20
Serves:: 8

ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cumin
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground coriander
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon hot pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 pita breads
1 small English cucumber
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¹⁄₂ cups plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₂ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

directions

Souvlakia: Cut chicken into 2 inch chunks, pat dry with paper towels.
In a bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, hot pepper flakes and garlic and whisk together. Add chicken and stir to coat, cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
Tzatziki: Quarter cucumber lengthwise, slice crosswise.
Toss with salt, let drain for 30 minutes in colander set over a bowl.
Discard liquid and pat cucumber dry. Dice finely.
In fine mesh sieve set over bowl, drain yogurt for 30 minutes, discard liquid. You can line a colander with cheese (muslim) cloth as an alternative to drain the yogurt.
In bowl, combine diced cucumber, yogurt, mint, coriander, garlic, hot pepper sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.
Thread chicken pieces onto skewers. Broil or place on greased grill over medium-high heat; cook turning every 3 or 4 minutes, for 10 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
Cut pitas in half, open to form pockets. Slide chicken off skewers into pita pockets; top with sauce.

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Kim A. Heaphy

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<p>What can I say? I have been dabbling in the Kitchen for about thirty years and have gone from making Kraft Dinner to preparing international cuisine. Though my cooking skills are far from perfect, I have had a few compliments on the meals that I have provided. I enjoy cooking especially when cooking for friends. I have chosen to post my favourite recipes here on Recipezaar for those who wish to make them and for the friends who keep asking for them! Enjoy!</p>

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