Souvlaki Pita Pockets

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 4 medium lemons, divided
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 lbs. chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 12 pita pocket halves
  • 8 oz. refrigerated tzatziki sauce
  • Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and sliced red onion

Directions

  1. Cut 3 lemons crosswise in half; squeeze juice from lemons. Transfer to a large bowl or shallow dish. Whisk in oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour.

  2. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thinly slice the remaining lemon. On 6 skewers, alternately thread chicken and lemon slices. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 inches from heat until chicken is no longer pink, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from skewers; discard lemon slices. Serve chicken in pita pockets with tzatziki sauce and toppings of your choice.

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