Greek chicken Souvlaki

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Cook Time
4

Portion(s)
1

Difficulty
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Ingredients

2 chicken breast fillets
200 g poultry brine
pita bread (the thicker kind for souvlaki)
your choice of vegetables (finely chopped spring onions, tomatoes and lettuce)
olive oil

For poultry brine

550 ml water
½ lemon, cut in half
3 bay leaves
½ bunch parsley
½ teaspoon dry thyme or ½ bunch fresh thyme
1 tablespoon honey
35 g coarse salt (half or less can be fine salt)
2 cloves garlic, with skin, crushed
1 tablespoon black peppercorns

For sauce

4 tablespoons yogurt (preferably Greek)
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
grated zest of 1 lime (optional)
1 tablespoon lime juice

Method

The secret ingredient in this recipe is the brine!

Preheat oven to 180* C (350* F) Fan.
Add all of the ingredients for the brine in a small saucepan.
Stir and bring to a boil. As soon as the mixture comes to a boil, remove from heat and set aside for 1 hour. After 1 hour, strain into a bowl. It should have cooled completely.
Chop the chicken into small bite sized pieces and add them to the Poultry Brine. Let them soak for ½ an hour to 1 hour.
Drain the chicken pieces and dry off with paper towels. All of the moisture needs to be drained. Thread chicken onto skewers.
Add a small amount of olive oil to a very hot pan. Brown the chicken on the skewers on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
When they are browned, cook in the oven for 5 minutes.
Place the pita bread in a baking pan. Drizzle with a very small amount of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook in the oven for 5 minutes.
Combine all of the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl.
Present the chicken souvlaki on pita bread and serve with chopped tomatoes, lettuce and sauce. You can also try it with the tzatziki sauce!

Tip

Be careful not to let the chicken pieces soak in the poultry brine for too long because they will come out too salty!

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Nutritional
Chart

Nutrition information per portion

314

Calories (kcal)

16 %

Calories

Shows how much energy food releases to our bodies. Daily caloric intake depends mainly on the person’s weight, sex and physical activity level. An average individual needs about 2000 kcal / day.

7.1

Total Fat (g)

10 %

Fatty Acids

Are essential to give energy to the body while helping to maintain the body temperature. They are divided into saturated "bad" fats and unsaturated "good" fats.

1.6

Saturated Fat (g)

8 %

Saturated Fats

Known as "bad" fats are mainly found in animal foods. It is important to check and control on a daily basis the amount you consume.

38.0

Total Carbs (g)

15 %

Carbohydrates

The main source of energy for the body. Great sources are the bread, cereals and pasta. Use complex carbohydrates as they make you feel satiated while they have higher nutritional value.

16.0

Sugars (g)

18 %

Sugars

Try to consume sugars from raw foods and limit processed sugar. It is important to check the labels of the products you buy so you can calculate how much you consume daily.

23.0

Protein (g)

46 %

Protein

It is necessary for the muscle growth and helps the cells to function well. You can find it in meat, fish, dairy, eggs, pulses, nuts and seeds.

1.7

Fibre (g)

7 %

Fibers

They are mainly found in plant foods and they can help regulate a good bowel movement while maintaining a balanced weight. Aim for at least 25 grams of fiber daily.

1.5

Sodium (g)

28 %

Salt

A small amount of salt daily is necessary for the body. Be careful though not to overdo it and not to exceed 6 grams of salt daily

*Based on an adult’s daily reference intake of 2000 kcal.

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