Sharon's Scrumptious Souvlaki

Enjoy the flavors of Greece with this mouthwatering souvlaki recipe. Tender pieces of marinated meat are skewered and grilled to perfection, then served with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and a variety of fresh vegetables. This recipe is perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners. With a total preparation time of 2 hours and 30 minutes, including marinating, this meal is worth the wait. Impress your friends and family with this authentic Greek dish that will transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 lb boneless pork loin, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 pita bread rounds
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup lettuce, shredded
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
2. Add the chicken and pork to the marinade and toss until well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
3. In the meantime, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining the Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, chopped dill, lemon juice, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
5. Thread the marinated chicken and pork onto skewers, alternating between the two meats.
6. Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and slightly charred.
7. While the meat is grilling, warm the pita bread rounds on the grill for about 1 minute on each side.
8. Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
9. To serve, place a warm pita bread round on a plate. Top with a few pieces of grilled meat, some sliced red onion, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and halved Kalamata olives. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
10. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make additional souvlaki wraps.
11. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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