Souvlaki de pollo

Ingredientes

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 quart cold water
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, (minced)
• 1 tablespoon garlic, (minced)
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, (crumbled)
• 2 large tomatoes, (seeded and chopped)
• 1 red onion, (diced)
• 1 English cucumber, (chopped)
• 1/2 a head of romaine lettuce, (cut into strips)
• 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• tzatziki sauce

Preparación

1. 1

   Brine the chicken: In a large mixing bowl, stir the salt (2 tablespoons) into the cold water (1 quart) until completely dissolved. Add the chicken (1 pound) and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Prepare the marinade: While the chicken brines, whisk together the olive oil (1/3 cup), garlic (1 tablespoon), parsley (2 tablespoons), lemon zest (1 teaspoon), lemon juice (1/4 cup), honey (1 teaspoon), oregano (1 teaspoon), and black pepper in a small bowl. Pour 1/4 cup of the marinade into a large mixing bowl and set aside for later.

3. 3

   Marinate the chicken: Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Toss the chicken with the remaining marinade until evenly coated, then thread onto skewers.

4. 4

   Warm the pita: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177ºC). Wrap the pita bread in foil and warm in the oven for 10–15 minutes, or until heated through.

5. 5

   Grill the chicken: Cook the skewers on a grill or grill pan for 5–7 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74ºC) on an instant-read thermometer.

6. 6

   Finish with the reserved marinade: Transfer the hot cooked chicken to the bowl containing the reserved marinade and toss gently to coat. Cover loosely with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Assemble and serve: Place chicken on warm pita bread and top with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, and feta cheese. Serve immediately.

8. 8

   Assemble the Gyros: Place a pita on a piece of parchment or foil, place a layer of chicken down the center, tzatziki sauce, and veggies. Serve immediately.