Grilled Chicken Souvlaki for Two

Name: Grilled Chicken Souvlaki for Two
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon, lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon, garlic, minced to paste; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain, Greek yogurt; 1/4 , cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and diced fine (1/4 cup); 1 1/2 tablespoons, minced fresh mint; 1/2 tablespoon, minced fresh parsley; 1/8 teaspoon, salt; , Salt and pepper; 12 ounces, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon, minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated, lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice; 1/2 teaspoon, honey; 1/2 teaspoon, dried oregano; 1/2 , green bell pepper, halved, stemmed, seeded, each quarter cut into 4 chunks; 1/2 small, red onion, ends trimmed, peeled, cut into 4 chunks; 2 (8-inch), pita breads

Main Courses
Chicken
Grilling & Barbecue
For Two

By Andrea Geary ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 2014

Bright lemon flavor and charred-yet-moist, evenly cooked meat are the hallmarks of good souvlaki. They’re also the hardest traits to get right.

SERVES 2

TIME 1¾ hours, plus 30 minutes brining

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