Chicken Souvlaki

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces*)
• 5 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil*
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
• juice of 1 large fresh lemon
• for serving: pita bread

Steps

1. 1

   Combine chicken pieces, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, black pepper and lemon juice in a large ziplock bag or mixing bowl, and toss until the chicken is evenly coated.  Seal/cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or up to 1 day.

2. 2

   Remove chicken from bag/bowl, and discard the leftover marinade.  Thread chicken onto skewers**.

3. 3

   To Cook Chicken On The Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high.  Place skewers on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.  Transfer skewers to a separate plate, and set aside.

4. 4

   To Cook Chicken In The Oven: Preheat broiler, and place the rack about 5-6 inches from the top of the oven.  Place skewers on a large baking sheet, and broil for 6-8 minutes, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.  Transfer skewers to a separate plate, and set aside.

5. 5

   To assemble the chicken souvlaki pitas, lay a piece of pita bread out on a flat surface, and top it with a few pieces of chicken and your desired toppings and tzatziki sauce.  Serve immediately.