Mains, Meat, Sides

Mediterranean Chicken Skewers With Pitta and Tzatziki

Step 1 of 7

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest, salt, pepper, oregano, and chilli flakes. Add chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.

Ingredients

For the skewers

120ml olive oil
2 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp chilli flakes
680g chicken breast, cut into 3cm chunks
6 pitta breads

For the tzatziki

175g plain Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
45g cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, finely minced
¼ tsp sea salt

Step 2 of 7

While chicken marinates, in a small bowl, mix all tzatziki ingredients, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Ingredients

For the skewers

120ml olive oil
2 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp chilli flakes
680g chicken breast, cut into 3cm chunks
6 pitta breads

For the tzatziki

175g plain Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
45g cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, finely minced
¼ tsp sea salt

Step 3 of 7

Thread marinated chicken onto 6 skewers. Nest Ninja® Roast Tray in Ninja Oven Tray, then place skewers on roast tray.

Ingredients

For the skewers

120ml olive oil
2 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp chilli flakes
680g chicken breast, cut into 3cm chunks
6 pitta breads

For the tzatziki

175g plain Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
45g cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, finely minced
¼ tsp sea salt

Step 4 of 7

Install wire racks on Levels 1 and 3. Place tray on Level 3.

Ingredients

For the skewers

120ml olive oil
2 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp chilli flakes
680g chicken breast, cut into 3cm chunks
6 pitta breads

For the tzatziki

175g plain Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
45g cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, finely minced
¼ tsp sea salt

Step 5 of 7

Select GRILL, select HI, and set time to 14 minutes. Close oven door. Press START/STOP to begin cooking.

Ingredients

For the skewers

120ml olive oil
2 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp chilli flakes
680g chicken breast, cut into 3cm chunks
6 pitta breads

For the tzatziki

175g plain Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
45g cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, finely minced
¼ tsp sea salt

Step 6 of 7

After 7 minutes, turn skewers, close oven door to resume cooking.

Ingredients

For the skewers

120ml olive oil
2 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp chilli flakes
680g chicken breast, cut into 3cm chunks
6 pitta breads

For the tzatziki

175g plain Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
45g cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, finely minced
¼ tsp sea salt

Step 7 of 7

After 9 minutes of cooking, place pittas on wire rack on Level 1 to warm. Close oven door to resume cooking. Cooking is complete when an instant-read thermometer reads 75°C. Serve skewers with the warmed pitta and tzatziki sauce.

Ingredients

For the skewers

120ml olive oil
2 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp chilli flakes
680g chicken breast, cut into 3cm chunks
6 pitta breads

For the tzatziki

175g plain Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
45g cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, finely minced
¼ tsp sea salt

Cooking method:

Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 Multifunction Oven DT200