Name: Chicken Souvlaki Pitas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 5 medium lemons, divided -; 4 tablespoons olive oil -; 4 garlic cloves, minced -; 2 teaspoons dried oregano -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces -; 6 whole pita breads -; 1 carton (8 ounces) refrigerated tzatziki sauce -; Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, chopped cucumber, sliced red onion and fresh dill sprigs -

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Ingredients for - Chicken Souvlaki Pitas

1. 5 medium lemons, divided -

2. 4 tablespoons olive oil -

3. 4 garlic cloves, minced -

4. 2 teaspoons dried oregano -

5. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

6. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

7. 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces -

8. 6 whole pita breads -

9. 1 carton (8 ounces) refrigerated tzatziki sauce -

10. Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, chopped cucumber, sliced red onion and fresh dill sprigs -

How to cook deliciously - Chicken Souvlaki Pitas

1. Stage

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

2. Stage

Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thinly slice remaining lemons. On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread chicken and lemon slices. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat (or broil 4 in. from heat) until chicken is no longer pink, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with pita bread, tzatziki sauce and toppings as desired.