Description
Delicious chicken souvlaki marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil and lemon, served with warm pita bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Chicken breast (cut into cubes)
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 Pita breads (warmed on the grill)
- Skewers (Metal or soaked wood)
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl to create the marinade.
- Add cubed chicken pieces to the marinade and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- In the pressure cooker, add chicken with marinade liquid. Lock lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- After cooking, manually release pressure. Finish skewers on the grill for 10-15 minutes, turning often.
- Warm pita bread on the grill and serve with chicken souvlaki.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with tzatziki sauce for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers with pita
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg