Chicken Shish Taouk with Garlic Yogurt and Pita

Name: Chicken Shish Taouk with Garlic Yogurt and Pita
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 170 g boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2–3 cm cubes; 1 tbsp plain yogurt; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 small garlic clove, minced; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 small pita (about 60 g), warmed; 2 tbsp chopped tomato + cucumber; 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (for sauce); 1 tsp olive oil (for sauce or drizzle)

Goals: Weight Loss, Muscle Gain, Energy & Focus

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Meal: Main course

Diets: Gluten-free, Non-veg

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Chicken Shish Taouk with Garlic Yogurt and Pita

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Serves 1Time: 5 min prep · 25 min cook

By RecipeUncle

Quick marinated chicken cubes cooked on skewers (or a skillet) served with garlic-yogurt sauce, salad and a warm pita — single-serving, fast and Middle Eastern-inspired.

Nutrition per serving

Calories630kcal

Protein61g

Carbs39g

Fat22g

Fiber3g

Sodium820mg

Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2–3 cm cubes
170 g
plain yogurt
1 tbsp
olive oil
1 tbsp
garlic clove, minced
1 small
Juice of 1/2 lemon
ground black pepper
1/4 tsp
kosher salt
1/2 tsp
pita (about 60 g), warmed
1 small
chopped tomato + cucumber
2 tbsp
plain Greek yogurt (for sauce)
2 tbsp
olive oil (for sauce or drizzle)
1 tsp

Steps

1.Toss chicken cubes with 1 tbsp yogurt, 1 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Let sit 5–10 minutes while you prep.
2.Thread onto one or two skewers (or cook directly in a hot, lightly oiled skillet).
3.Cook on medium-high heat 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
4.Stir 2 tbsp Greek yogurt with 1 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt to make a quick garlic-yogurt sauce (add extra minced garlic if desired).
5.Warm pita, fill with cooked chicken, spoon over yogurt sauce and add chopped tomato/cucumber.
6.Serve immediately.

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