CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WITH HALOUMI & VEGETABLE SKEWERS
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
- 1/3 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried crushed oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- black pepper
- fresh mint for garnish
For the Haloumi with Vegetable Skewers:
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese cut into cubes
- 1 bell pepper cut into chunks
- 1 small onion, cut into chunks
- grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt
- oregano
- Tzatziki sauce
- 5-6 pita bread
- Some bamboo or metal skewers
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers make sure to soak in water at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- Combine chicken, lemon juice, oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Set aside at room temperature to marinade.
- In the meantime, prepare the vegetable skewers.
- Place the halloumi cubes with the vegetables in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Mix to coat. Season with salt and oregano.
- Thread the cheese and vegetables onto a skewer.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Brush with oil.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers.
- Grill the chicken skewers and vegetable skewers for about 6-10 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes. The cheese and veggies will be ready when they have charred a bit and slightly softened.
- Serve with warm pita and tzaztiki sauce.
- Enjoy!
Made this tonight with the spicy potato stir fry. delicious. Thank you for the wonderful recipes.