Chicken Souvlaki

Name: Chicken Souvlaki
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 stuffed pita halves)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup plain Greek-style yogurt; 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

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Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Yield

4 servings (serving size: 2 stuffed pita halves)

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
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

How to Make It

Step 1

Combine feta cheese, yogurt, dill, 1 teaspoon oil, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic in a small bowl, stirring well.

Step 2

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.

Ratings & Reviews

newbie1986's Review

2013-10-12T16:20:10-04:00 chilipebs

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SOSEI72's Review

2013-02-26T15:14:38-05:00 OregonAmy

I followed the recipe, except I used rotisserie chicken and sprinkled some cayenne pepper before I rolled the ingredients up in flax seed flat bread, it was super delicious. My kids said it was a do-over!

Booie13's Review

2012-10-17T18:49:36-04:00 nikki88

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mrscrazyed's Review

2011-09-21T10:42:04-04:00 JulieDouglas

Sorry, I was very disappointed in this recipe. It was relatively bland and the amount of vegetables in the dish overpowered the chicken.

JaniceVM's Review

2011-03-03T19:31:06-05:00 maliafrench

Very tasty. Sauce was the bomb. I didn't bother threading chicken. Pitas didn't open - so we kind of rolled the sandwich in the bread. Served with baked sweet potato fries and family was happy.

incremona's Review

2010-08-04T20:56:11-04:00 JIMMIC

This is the second time I have made this dish. The recipe is quick enough for everyday but tasty enough for a casual get together. I made the Tzatziki sauce from another Cooking Light recipe entitled Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce. I did not use the lettuce or onion. I served this with fresh melon. Delicious!

carolfitz's Review

2010-07-16T22:27:59-04:00 Vanessasimo23

(this was a December-issue superfast recipe but in July I was able to make some substitutions) Prepped yogurt & veggies to recipe, using fresh garlic. Started with raw cubed chicken, marinated with the garlic, fresh oregano & a little lemon juice. Then skewered & grilled chicken and warmed pitas on the bbq. Fresh, light, flavorful. Good summer meal, fast & easy.

JIMMIC's Review

2010-04-07T00:24:55-04:00 JaniceVM

I'm giving this recipe four stars, however it's not a special occasion dish. I used a brined sear-roasted boneless chicken breast that I adopted from another CL recipe found here. http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1891913 The pita's I bought would not split easily so I served it open face on top of the pita. This dish would be just as tasty served cold. We used all the chicken for 2 servings and that was our total meal other than fruit for dessert.

JulieDouglas's Review

2010-03-29T23:11:20-04:00 mrscrazyed

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acastellani's Review

2009-08-31T22:11:31-04:00 newbie1986

I added about a tablespoon or so of lemon juice to the sauce - I think it made it much better. Otherwise, delicious recipe. Would definitely make it again.

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