Souvlaki | FoodieAtlas

Ingredients

500g pork tenderloin or chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

For Serving

Pita bread
Tzatziki sauce
Sliced tomatoes
Sliced red onions
Lettuce leaves

Instructions

Marinating the Meat

In a large bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.

Add the bite-sized pieces of pork or chicken to the marinade, and toss to coat well.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for best flavor.

Preparing the Skewers

Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Thread the marinated meat onto the soaked wooden skewers.

Grilling the Souvlaki

Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and slightly charred.

Serving

Serve the souvlaki hot, with warm pita bread, tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes, sliced red onions, and lettuce leaves. You can assemble the souvlaki into pita sandwiches or serve the components separately for guests to assemble their own.