Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1.2 lbs Crescent Foods Chicken Tenders
- 5 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp each Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3-4 Pita bread
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Toppings: Sliced tomatoes, lettuce, onions, feta and Kalamata olives
Method
- Prepare the marinade. In the bowl of a small food processor, add garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil and lemon juice
- Place chicken in a large bowl and Top with marinade. Toss to combine, making sure chicken is well-coated with marinade. cover tightly and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Prepare outdoor grill (or griddle). Brush grates with a little oil and heat over medium-high heat. t. Place chicken on the grill (or cook in batches on griddle) until well browned. Be sure to turn chicken evenly to cook on all sides, about 5 minutes total. (Adjust temperature of grill if necessary). While grilling, brush lightly with the marinade (then discard any left marinade).
- Transfer chicken to a serving platter and let rest for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, briefly grill pitas and keep warm.
- Assemble grilled chicken souvlaki pitas. First, spread Tzatziki sauce on pita, add chicken pieces then add veggies, feta and olives.
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