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Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

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Juicy lemon and dill marinated chicken wrapped in warm flatbreads with crisp salad, creamy tzatziki, and crumbled feta. A fresh and flavorful Greek-inspired meal perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken thigh fillets, chopped into cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • 1/2 large cucumber, chopped into small chunks
  • 100 g Cos or Romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped into small chunks
  • 1/4 red onion, sliced
  • Squeeze of lemon juice (optional)
  • 4 Greek-style flatbreads
  • Tzatziki, for serving
  • 100 g feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the chicken, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, salt, and dill. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  2. In a separate bowl, toss together the cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and optional lemon juice.
  3. For griddle or frying pan cooking: Heat a griddle pan over high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place in a single layer on the hot pan.
  4. Cook for a few minutes until browned, then turn and continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  5. Squeeze over extra lemon juice if desired.
  6. For air fryer cooking: Lightly oil the air fryer basket. Add the chicken and lightly brush or spray with oil.
  7. Air fry at 200C/400F for 15 to 18 minutes, tossing halfway through, until fully cooked.
  8. Squeeze over extra lemon juice if desired.
  9. To serve, place a flatbread on each plate and divide the chicken among them.
  10. Top with salad, tzatziki, and crumbled feta cheese.
  11. Roll up the wraps and serve with the remaining salad and tzatziki.

Notes

  • Marinating the chicken for the full 2 hours enhances flavor and tenderness.
  • Chicken breast can be substituted for chicken thighs if preferred.
  • Warm the flatbreads briefly before serving for the best texture.
  • Store leftover chicken and salad separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serve with extra lemon wedges for added freshness.

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