The Spice Club Souvlaki with homemade Tzatziki

Ingredients for the Souvlaki:

• 150 ml Greek yoghurt (low in fat)
• 50ml olive oil, plus extra to grease the grill
• 4 tsp The Spice Club Gyros spice mix
• 1 lemon, plus extra lemon wedges for serving (optional)
• 600 g chicken fillet or chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
• Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
• Toasted pita bread, for serving

Ingredients for the Homemade Tzatziki:

• 250 ml Greek yoghurt (full fat or low fat)
• 1 cucumber, grated and drained
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp white wine vinegar (optional)
• Handful of fresh dill, finely chopped (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step 1: Make the marinade for the chicken

• In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, olive oil, The Spice Club Gyros seasoning mix and the juice of 1 lemon.
• Add the chicken breast or chicken thighs, cut into cubes, to the marinade. Stir well so that all the chicken pieces are covered. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (longer for more flavor).

Step 2: Make the tzatziki

• Grate the cucumber and squeeze out any excess moisture.
• In a bowl, mix the grated cucumber with the Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, dill, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Refrigerate the tzatziki until ready to use.

Step 3: Preheat the grill

• Heat a (grill) pan or barbecue over medium heat and lightly brush with olive oil.

Step 4: Grill the chicken skewers

• Thread the marinated chicken onto metal or wooden skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning).
• Grill the chicken skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.

Step 5: Serving

• Remove the chicken skewers from the grill and place on a serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley.
• Serve with toasted pita bread and homemade tzatziki. Optional: add extra lemon wedges for a fresh touch.

Enjoy your meal!