Chicken Souvlaki

Balcer Rating: 4

 Chicken Souvlaki

In Greece, souvlaki typically refers to skewers of grilled lamb. In America, chicken is more common, and it's often served in pita bread. Precooked chicken makes these sandwiches a snap to prepare. Serve with tabbouleh.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup plain Greek-style yogurt (we made a side just for Jackson made with plain coconut yogurt and it tasted great!)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil, divided
• 1 1/4 teaspoons bottled minced garlic, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

• 2 cups sliced roasted skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 4 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half
• 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
• 1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
• 1/2 cup chopped plum tomato
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

Preparation

Combine feta cheese, yogurt, dill, 1 teaspoon oil, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic in a small bowl, stirring well.
Heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 teaspoon garlic and oregano to pan, and sauté for 20 seconds. Add chicken, and cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Place 1/4 cup chicken mixture in each pita half, and top with 2 tablespoons yogurt mixture, 2 tablespoons shredded lettuce, 1 tablespoon cucumber, and 1 tablespoon tomato. Divide onion evenly among pitas.


This one is a staple in our home and even the picky eaters eat it!!