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Greek Lemon Juice Souvlakia

A home-style Souvlakia made with Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Salt, Pepper, and Hot Pepper Flakes. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 2 clove
• 1 tsp
• 2 clove
• 1/2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   In bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, hot pepper flakes and garlic.

3. 3

   Add chicken and marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.

4. 4

   Tzatziki Sauce: Quarter cucumber lengthwise; slice.

5. 5

   Toss with salt; let drain for 30 minutes in colander set over bowl.

6. 6

   Discard liquid and pat cucumber dry.

7. 7

   Drain yogurt for 15 minutes in fine mesh sieve set over bowl; discard liquid.

8. 8

   Combine yogurt, mint, coriander, garlic, hot pepper sauce, green pepper and cucumber.

9. 9

   Season with salt and pepper to taste.

10. 10

    Thread chicken pieces onto skewers.

11. 11

    Broil or barbecue about 4 inches from heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink inside, turning skewers every 3 to 4 minutes.

12. 12

    Slide chicken off skewers into halved pita breads and top with sauce.