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Chicken Souvlaki

Cultural Context

Chicken souvlaki is a beloved street food in Greece, originating from the ancient tradition of grilling meat on skewers. It represents the Mediterranean diet's emphasis on fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Today, souvlaki is enjoyed worldwide, often served with pita and various toppings, making it a popular choice for casual dining and gatherings.

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4 servings
Servings4
1 kilogram chicken thighs
3 cloves garlic
1 lemon
2 limes
2 tablespoons dried oregano
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 tablespoon sea salt
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber
1 cup Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon lime juice
6 tomatoes
fresh parsley
1

Cube 1 kilogram of chicken thighs into pieces.

2

Chop 3 cloves of garlic finely and add to the chicken.

3

Juice 1 lemon and 2 limes, adding the juice to the chicken.

4

Add 2 tablespoons of dried oregano to the chicken.

5

Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the chicken mixture.

6

Add 1/2 tablespoon of sea salt and 1/2 tablespoon of ground black pepper to the chicken.

7

Mix in 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt with the chicken and marinade.

8

Refrigerate the chicken to marinate.

9

Grate 1/2 cucumber and add to a bowl.

10

Mix in 1 cup of Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, and 1 garlic clove to the grated cucumber.

11

Add 1 tablespoon of lime juice to the tzatziki mixture and mix well.

12

Prepare a salad by slicing 6 tomatoes and adding them to a tray.

13

Chop fresh parsley and add to the tomatoes.

14

Drizzle olive oil and squeeze lime juice over the salad, then mix.

15

Skewer the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.

16

Preheat the Lotus Grill and prepare it for grilling.

17

Drizzle olive oil on a paper towel and rub it on the grill grates to prevent sticking.

18

Grill the skewers until they are seared and cooked through.

Equipment Needed

Lotus Grill

Allergens

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