Greek 25 min

Souvlaki

Name: Souvlaki
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs pork shoulder or chicken thighs, cubed; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; Metal or soaked wooden skewers; Pita bread; Tzatziki sauce; Tomato, onion, and lettuce for serving

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Ingredientsfor 2

400

Cal

32g

Protein

28g

Carbs

18g

Fat

11.5 lbs pork shoulder or chicken thighs, cubed
23 tbsp olive oil
33 tbsp lemon juice
43 cloves garlic, minced
52 tsp dried oregano
61 tsp paprika
7Salt and pepper to taste
8Metal or soaked wooden skewers
9Pita bread
10Tzatziki sauce
11Tomato, onion, and lettuce for serving

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Instructions

1
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss meat cubes in marinade for at least 1 hour.
2
Thread marinated meat onto skewers.
3
Grill over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
4
Warm pita bread on the grill for 30 seconds per side.
5
Spread tzatziki on each pita. Add souvlaki meat (slid off skewers), diced tomato, sliced onion, and lettuce.
6
Roll up tightly or fold in half.
7
Serve with extra tzatziki and lemon wedges. This is the quintessential Greek street food.