SOUVLAKI

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This is the way I do souvlaki or shish kebab - and I mean the sandwich with pita bread you can find on nearly every street corner in Greece, not just the skewered meat. This is the best! Prep time does not include marinating time. OAMC instructions provided.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 souvlaki, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin, cut up into 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 inch cubes (or the meat of your choice)
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (not traditional, but I like the flavour it adds)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (I use a whole dried one, crumbled)
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 lemon, juice of
1 (8 count) package greek pita bread
1 medium onion, sliced thin
1 large tomatoes, sliced thin
1 cup tzatziki (Tzatziki)
1/2 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • To marinate meat: Cut tenderloin into bite-size chunks and put into a Tupperware with remaining marinade ingredients.
  • Swish everything around to distribute, put in fridge and forget for a day (this long marination is not absolutely necessary- but longer means more flavour. If you haven't the time, just do what you can).
  • When ready to BBQ, skewer meat onto metal or wooden skewers (remember to soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 1/2 an hour first) and bbq until the meat is nicely brown all over, and you know you can't possibly wait any longer to eat.
  • To prepare the fixings: As you are barbecuing the meat, brush as many pita breads as there are souvlaki generously with olive oil and put on the bbq to crisp slightly or alternatively, into a hot frying pan, and cook about 30-45 seconds per side or until starting to brown and give off a yummy,'toasty' smell.
  • Here is the 'technique' part.
  • Have cut some squares of foil a bit larger than the pita breads.
  • Put a square in the palm of your hand and lay a pita in the centre sitting in your flat palm.
  • Take a skewer of meat and place in center of pita.
  • Squeeze palm shut around meat to get a grip with the pita and pull out skewer, leaving meat inside the bread.
  • Open up your palm slightly, making the pita gape open and throw in some onion, slices of tomato, a good dollop of tzatziki, some parsley, along with a healthy shake of salt.
  • Roll sandwich up by squeezing palm again (gently this time as the salad stuff is inside) and enclosing neatly with the foil, giving a twist on the bottom so no yummy juices drip out onto your clothes as you are eating this!
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  • To freeze: Place meat and marinade in a freezer bag or rigid freezer container.
  • To serve: Thaw in fridge overnight and proceed with cooking directions.

Amelia Nkroma
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This souvlaki recipe is a great way to enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the marinade is packed with flavor. I also love the addition of the vegetables. They add a nice crunch and freshness to the dish.


Odhran Heagney
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I've tried many souvlaki recipes over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the marinade is so flavorful. I also love the addition of the lemon wedges and tzatziki sauce. It really elevates the


Tammy Napier
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This souvlaki recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the marinade is flavorful and aromatic. I love serving this dish with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and a side of Greek salad.


Hameedullah Pathan
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I was really impressed with this souvlaki recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the marinade was so flavorful. I also loved the addition of the lemon wedges and tzatziki sauce. It really brought the whole dish together. I will definitely be ma


ackcent king
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This souvlaki recipe is a winner! The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the marinade is perfect. I also love the addition of the vegetables. They add a nice crunch and freshness to the dish. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


ThabisoSbusiso Motsepe
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I love this souvlaki recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the marinade is so flavorful. I also love that it's a relatively healthy dish. I've made it several times now and it's


Rahet and Sulaman
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This souvlaki recipe is a great way to enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the marinade is packed with flavor. I also love the addition of the vegetables. They add a nice crunch and freshness to the dish.


Annette Silvera
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I've tried many souvlaki recipes over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the marinade is so flavorful. I also love the addition of the lemon wedges and tzatziki sauce. It really elevates the


Linnette Irions
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This souvlaki recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the marinade is flavorful and aromatic. I love serving this dish with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and a side of Greek salad.


Mena Mohamed Abdalla
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I love this souvlaki recipe! The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the marinade is so flavorful. I also love that it's a relatively healthy dish. I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ayaan Mubeen
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This souvlaki recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor. The tzatziki sauce was also a great addition. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Anil Pradhan
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I was really impressed with this souvlaki recipe. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the marinade was so flavorful. I also loved the addition of the lemon wedges and tzatziki sauce. It really brought the whole dish together.


Chloe Taylor
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I've made souvlaki many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The chicken was so flavorful and tender, and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be using this recipe again and again.


Soborh Kaji
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This souvlaki recipe was so easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the marinade was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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