Greek Chicken Souvlaki & 20 Minute Pita

[@sapphodesigns2377]

As a greek person..if you want to take tzatziki to a next level, salt the grated cucumber which draws water out of it and squeeze in tea towel..then use thick pot set greek yogurt and squeeze any excess liquid using cheese cloth..then add tablespoon of white wine vinegar together with crush garlic salt white pepper and chopped dill..it will really lift flavour .

[@GreenClassified]

I have a question, isn't a pita a filling bread and this one more like gyros?

[@ragnaroo]

@@GreenClassifiedGyros is meat, pita is bread.

[@donaunsworth5620]

I'll try that thank you. We're off to Corfu in August and just can't seem to match the tzaztiki here at home in the UK

[@sapphodesigns2377]

​@donaunsworth5620 you will be blown away when you see how many varieties of Greek yogurt exist in greece..you must use thick pot set greek yogurt..all the other stuff called greek style yoghurt is too watery. Tzatziki should coat your spoon and stay there for really good Tzatziki texture.

[@donaunsworth5620]

@@sapphodesigns2377 that's the difficult part we can only get 1 option where I live locally. I may have to go farther afield to search. Thank you for your reply😊

[@CarolinaCoalition]

Brian, the pita recipe is an absolute GAME CHANGER. My wife and I have always thought all store bought pitas are trash 🗑. Made these tonight and we both just started at each other because of how good the pita made eating experience. Mana from heaven

[@turnerjazz7872]

One tip I got from Americas Test Kitchen. Make some extra marinade (that doesn't touch raw chicken). Then toss the chicken in it AFTER you grill it. The post-cook marinade actually penetrates the meat much more than pre-cook. It really amps up the flavor.

[@TheMalMeninga]

My wife (who is Greek) gets a bowl and puts in lemon juice, olive oil and some oregano. After grilling, remove the meat from the sticks and toss the meat in it. Really amps up the flavour.

[@metaxaanabeer]

I do the same thing, it is known as a hot marinade in our kitchen. nothing better than chicken wings cooked to half way on the gas grill then tossed in a bowl hot with Franks and butter, then back onto the grill to "set" the sauce.

[@wendyflemons1311]

Definitely love the ATK hack, the flavour it brings is amazing. Well said.

[@morganchilds9054]

@@TheMalMeninga I knew a Greek guy once who would baste his steaks with a half a lemon stuck on a fork and dipped in olive oil, lemon juice, and good quality dried oregano... I do it to this day, it's amazing.

[@TheMalMeninga]

@@morganchilds9054 yep, I've seen that done also!

[@aarona8940]

I've been working on my chicken souvlaki/chicken gyro for the last few weeks, so this came at the perfect time!

[@PhantomSavage]

Just want to say this has become one of my family's go-tos for big meals. I've made this about 4 or 5 times now and its incredible every time, even if the ratio of ingredients isn't exactly 1-to-1 or you wind up forgetting something by accident like oregano its still a banger every single time without exception. We don't even bother making the extra bits, we wind up getting some store bought Naan bread and Tzatziki Sauce and/or hummus and we're good to go, we'll fry up some onions and bell peppers if we're feeling fancy but other than that this is honestly one of the easiest and most delicious things you can cook in my opinion. Fantastic as always.

[@Tol1as]

Protip if you place your yogurt over a small colander with a coffee filter and leave it a for a few hours you get a really creamy yogurt thats not watery. Try making tzatziki with it (and using EVOO instead of mayo), it's great.

[@Jerrywave_]

Bri it should be illegal for you to post two bangers back to back 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@nickdeckard1]

No thanks!

[@Zlay3rz]

bro fr hes gonna run outta recipes (he won't)

[@systemsbroken]

Um, the word "Bangers" triggers me and causes me to want more mashed potatoes......

[@Sayiiid]

@@systemsbroken brits be like

[@Finn959]

Why

[@24kachina]

Excellent as usual. I make these once a week for my family, except I cheat. Trader Joe's Middle Eastern flatbreads and TJ's tzaziki, though I also make homemade hummus (1 can garbanzo beans, half drained; 3 cloves of garlic; 2 big tablespoons of tahini (also TJ's); zest and juice of a lemon; S and P; olive oil in food processor to preferred texture, as well as maybe cilantro, or parsley, or whatever flavor agent like sun dried tomaotoes, to die for).

[@bobgray617]

This was THE bomb! Since I was prepping everything the night before, I had the luxury of a sourdough starter for a 10hr dough. I was grumbling while trying to make circles, but the taste was worth it. Thank you for another keeper in the repertoire.

[@alexhurst3986]

I just made this for my bestie. OMG it was amazing. I was a bit concerned with all that mustard but it did not overpower the flavors at all. That tzatziki is the best I have ever had. I made GF naan as she has Celiac. She loved all of it. I will be adding this to my rotation!

[@michellebuhr7313]

LOVE this. I really appreciate that all of these ingredients are part of a normal kitchen pantry/shop so you don't have to go out and buy new ingredients to use only once or twice. Would love even more Mediterranean and/or Middle Eastern food on the channel.

[@mjafar]

Made this the same day you posted it; our minds were blown by the taste! Grilling it on a hot grill does make a big difference compared to putting it in an over or air fryer

[@kiiiburn]

My pita came out a little dry and cracked, chicken was tender and juicy, tzatziki was really good - paper towel technique worked great with the cucumber, salsa/relish was simple and good. Thank you Brian.

[@jge787]

Just made this tonight. Absolute banger of a meal, the tzatziki sauce is unbelievable. Getting all that water out of the cucumbers is a game changer, never thought of that before. Keep up the great work 🔥

[@ynotpeanutbutter]

As a half Greek, I'm confused by the addition of beer into the pita mix. As a half German, I'm confused about my Greek side.

[@friendlyneighbor726]

I think since its a fast dough recipe, the beer is to account for the yeasty flavor it is not getting since it doesn't have a fermentation period.

[@hansvanlennep6376]

But if there is no fermentation period, than why bother adding the yeast anyway?

[@sliverscreencritic]

@@hansvanlennep6376 So the dough rises when cooked, if there's no yeast the pita would be significantly less fluffy and soft. You'd end up with a pita that's more like a flour tortilla than a pita.

[@bd80247]

@@hansvanlennep6376 You could use something like baking soda instead of yeast, but yeah like the other commenter said, you'd be making tortillas instead of a pita like bread.

[@sloopy5191]

😂😂😂 Good one!

[@AlexandraAndStuff]

I made this today for our summer cookout, grilled some corn as a side. What a great meal! And pita dough is soo pleasant to work with, I could knead it all day. Thank you!

[@MAaronEdwards]

The wife and I cooked this recipe this evening. This is fantastic! Thank you so much, Bri and Lorn.

[@georgepagakis9854]

2 tips for the sauce, get rid of all the seeds before you grade the cucumber, then strain all the water and swap the mayo for sour cream, Greeks never add mayo to the sauce :)

[@trinitywright7122]

I'm not Greek and I'll add the Mayo because fat makes things delicious.

[@Sekreterare75]

I'm swedish but ive been to greece, like 30 years ago. Back then we didnt have greek youghurt in sweden so we used plain youghurt and put it in a coffefilter to drain moisture out of it. These days greek and turkish youghurt are everywhere so no need for that anymore, its thick and luscious already. I like to cut my cucumber. I deseed it and then cut it i to little triangles. I then put salt on it and leave it in a collander to let some of the water drain. Lots of garlic, black pepper and som nice evoo and bobs your uncle.

[@dimitrisdimitris7329]

Brian bro , looks ur recipe is very interesting, here in Greece we don’t make chicken souvlaki like that, usually we put a creamy mayonnaise base sauce with mustard Dijon and some olive oil . Onion and tomato comes separately,

[@hereliestales]

With all the "I tried the worlds (insert clickbait title here)" videos, its nice to find these that get down to details and inform you on what to do and why to do it. Such a refreshing channel.

[@Oanjoexterminador]

I'd love to see more Mediterranean sandwiches on this channel ❤

[@trevorreniger5670]

Absolutely. My family loves this style of food and my 6 year old will gobble it up. Brian has several Med dishes on the channel that have helped out and I'd love to see more.

[@PTFolderTraining]

Done this today. Probably the best thing I’ve eaten from this channel and I cooked about 70% of things you shown. Thank you sir!

[@garster]

I love how you have a normal cheap grill. Gets the job done.

[@FLN62]

I’m Greek and I definitely approve this chicken souvlaki pita. It looks delicious 😋

[@teobot2]

For sure , but if you have good quality yogurt , you don't need the mayo for the tzatziki. Everything else look super delicious!

[@TheGentlemanGR]

@@teobot2 +1 for that

[@extremedrumming]

Made this recipe yesterday, followed it to a t. Came out amazing! Next time, I will reduce the salt. However, I did not use mayo in the tzatziki. No mayo necessary when using good greek yogurt. Pita came out fantastic also. Will definitely make again.

[@samsamimi22]

Made this the other night and it was an absolute home run,. Thank you Brian, your channel is terrific and your presentation/personality make for fantastic viewing. I've been sending your recipes to my friends along with your videos.

[@heavyq]

I love souvlaki. It's one of the best things ever.

[@MrXvass]

Excellent back to back video Bri! Wasn't expecting that! Greek here with a couple of tips to really level it up: - Tzatziki: Before grating the cucumber cut it lengthwise and scoop the middle leaving only the crunchy part. Hit it with a pinch of salt and a splash of red wine vinegar. After 10 minutes firmly squeeze out the juices. Less effort and better, less watery result. The small addition of mayo, a sacrilege for the purists, is essential to elevate the creaminess and fattiness of the sauce. If you have access though to the real deal (real Greek yogurts in Greece or exported to EU have 10% of fat) you don't really need the mayo. Unless you want a rounder, less harsh sauce. - Pita: Follow the proofing of your other killer recipe of the 1-hour pizza -a Friday staple here at home- and after rolling them pitas take a long wooden spoon and press lightly the dough with the stem forming a plaid pattern. Spray with water and hit the grill. This will guarantee a much better cooking of the pita and make it to fold better.

[@aquascapeandhydroponics8860]

OMG this recipe is sooo delicious and the sauce is refreshing. I’ve been making the sauce many times already minus the lemon juice and it is only now that I’ve come to know that it is called the Tzatziki Sauce. 😊 The pita bread is very classic. I love it. It’s easy to make. The chicken is tasty. I didn’t grilled it because I’ve no access for grilling here at the condo. 😞 I’ll try it when I get home. Overall, delicious. Will make it again especially the pita bread. Thanks Bri. More recipes with the pita bread pls. Thank you

[@PaperScarecrow]

In a bout of desperation for a better pizza dough, I ended up adding around 1/2Tbsp of white miso paste (in a 3.5cup batch of dough) to the dough mixture to try and get some fermenty flavors going (I was out of neutral beer, I also avoided adding salt because miso is pretty salty). Surprisingly works, might be worth experimenting with if you have it around.

[@ercedwrds]

The Pillsbury Doughboy "woohoo" was a nice touch.

[@Earth1218]

Been making homemade Tzatziki for years from a recipe I got from a friend who lived in Greece. Their recipe used a bit of olive oil and a pinch of fresh mint. Never considered putting mayo in it but I may have to give that a try.

[@mrkattm]

I have made this, it is very good, I dare say it was one of the best bites for food that I have ever had, I am making it again tonight, my only change is that I am not skewing the chicken this time.

[@nikostsakas7742]

I get the addition of mayo to the tzatziki in your case, just noting that here in Greece you can get very low moisture yogurt that I think isn't as widely available elsewhere. That's what most people use and the result seriously thick, no mayo needed. For fattines, high fat yogurt + olive oil do the trick.

[@paid22b]

Since you’re in Greece, how do you make tzatziki? What ingredients are key? Thanks!

[@steliosmaris]

Simplest tzatziki is yoghurt, cucumbers, and garlic. A lot of people add dill which I like and one of my aunts put fresh mint which was okay but dill is better. But tzatziki is one of those things in Greece that every household is gonna do a little different

[@paid22b]

@@steliosmaris Does anyone add feta or is that just an American riff on tzatziki?

[@steliosmaris]

@@paid22b I’ve never seen tzatziki with feta, but hey if that’s what you want try it out bud. Don’t let these purists make you not want to try something potentially delicious.

[@MetalDave92]

​@@steliosmaris we need more people with this mindset. I used fermented garlic scapes instead of fresh cloves because I had them and the funky flavor is a nice addition, so I think feta could work very well if it's what you want

[@Planeworld898]

Yes souvlaki I’m from Greece and I love that food Ty Ty Ty Ty ty

[@Daddskie]

Thanks much B man! My family loved this!

[@Danika0123]

BAHHAHAHAHA

[@cindymonahan2132]

I made this tonight, and all I can say is "Let's eat this thing!" So much flavor in the chicken, and the tzatziki sauce is THE BOMB!! My hubby, who NEVER eats dark meat, took a bite of mine and said he's absolutely changed his mind about it! He then asked for his own! Brian, thanks for sharing your recipes! 😋

[@shelbycross304]

I saw someone use a potato ricer to get moisture out of foods such as cucumber, totally recommend it!

[@lqr824]

I salt them, wait 30 minutes, THEN ricer.

[@Zerfall]

My wife is not normally a fan of chicken thigh meat, but I made these tonight and she was very impressed with it.

[@fredsmith3001]

This looks great. I'm making it tomorrow. It's raining here this week so, instead of the grill, I'm going to cook the chicken under the broiler in my oven. And one other cheat, I'm going to use soft wheat tortillas toasted in a skillet, instead of making the pita.

[@patriciaadermann2368]

Lauren and I were just talking about Olgas...This reminds me of there. Don't think they had Olgas in the Chicago area, but we loved it.

[@Lathamforyou]

I've been looking for a good Greek Pita recipe! I'd love to see you do the longer version and infact see any other flatbread recipes you have!

[@monicahamm3353]

ok, we did this dinner night before last...... and it was AWESOME! made the flatbread..... made everything..... the fam is still talking about it!

[@dc5600]

I made the chicken souvlaki and the Tzatziki sauce. They were the hit at our Father's Day cookout. My hubby begged me to make it again. Thanks for great recipes.

[@ws6284]

Cooked this last night. I've been sick so I didn't do the skewers and just grilled the thighs. I needed to treat myself to something amazing and had all the ingredients for the marinade and tzatziki. Wonderful flavor and amazing meal. Thanks for meeting the Mediterranean demand!

[@IvanValerioCortesi]

Yes please nothing like Greek souvlaki 🇬🇷 ❤ Hello from Italy

[@RobertMayfair]

I made this and it was killer. Hits every note of takeout, but better, fresher, and you can use quality ingredients.

[@nicoleboozer722]

Made this tonight and it was all phenomenal. Pita was excellent, chicken was juicy and flavorful, and toppings were on point. A new favorite for sure.

[@permanentfitness1919]

Nice work on the pitas. For the tzatziki - I like to slice my cucumbers lengthwise and salt them to extract a lot of the water beforehand and then do them as a fine mince (not a big fan of big cucumber chunks). Mayo in tzatziki is akin to blasphemy lol - try olive oil in place of that. Good marinate for the chicken - I've never tried dijon before, I may try that. I do like using a bit of greek yogurt to marinate chicken - it helps tenderize it in the same way that buttermilk does and it sticks to the chicken pretty well and helps additional spices and herbs to adhere - I'd have probably added oregano to the marinate, but still - solid.

[@aaronbarrera1657]

The Dough Boy sound effect when you poked the dough lol 😂

[@catherinegray1367]

My childhood. Sigh.

[@thegoodgeneral]

scrolled down to the comments to see if someone else brought it up haha

[@XanderL]

The foley on this channel is one of the things that really sets it apart.

[@alexmccamy6808]

This has become one of my favorites. It’s on a weekly rotation. I’m making right now.

[@fishroy1997]

7:37 For gas grills I find it easiest to just turn the burners off after the grill is preheated, spray the oil, then reignite the flame. 🤙

[@blutarskyy]

but it's so much more exciting when the little red button for the spray can flies off like at 7:36 - 7:37 while wildly shaking your hand from the heat and fire ;)

[@NathanHarrison7]

Dude covered everything. Excellent instruction. Good cadence. Super informative. Just long enough. Subscribed.

[@TonyD_GoBucks]

BRI - great recipe. Tzatziki sauce brought me back to college days and getting $1 Gyros on campus. I tried both breast and thighs and you were right on, the thighs held the marinade flavor much better and didn't dry out on the grill.

[@JohnKenzie]

Made this tonight, and we loved it. I got uneven results from pita to pita, but the flavor was grand. Many thanks!

[@karenfox1671]

Thanks for making a pita on the bbq look so easy. And, I really appreciate all your tips on the beer, the mayo and remembering not to salt the tomatoes and onions for the relish. This will make me look like a real pro on Father's Day.

[@satansdaddy9219]

I just tried making this with my dad and it was soooo delicious! The tzatziki is amazing and the chicken so juicy and flavourful. Would definitely recommend!

[@kstarler]

Hey Bri, I just wanted to say thanks for this one. I don't have a grill, but I made this using a roasting rack under my broiler and it did not disappoint. I'm gonna grill some more up properly next week with my parents.

[@rico-NOW-what]

Made it, but used white meat because that's all had in the house. It was awesome! Keep them coming Bri.

[@kravfun]

Thank you for the amazing recipe! Just finished making it and using it as a recipe to teach my son how to grill and how to make an easy meal on his own! So good! Everyone loved it! Thank you again!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Nice! Thanks very much for trying

[@MeanderingMan1]

I made this for my wife and kids tonight. They unanimously loved it.

[@CrabOfDoom]

The more typical filming for Weeknighting makes sense, but very glad to see you're keeping your distinct look and voice for your main dishes. End results look incredibly delicious, and even kinda deluxe in the foil.

[@skylarrupp9624]

Cannot wait to make this for my next saturday pool day with my friends. It's a perfect light lunch/snack for my crowd. Awesome recipe as always.

[@Imperialxrat]

Just made this tonight and it’s delicious. Mine was a bit salty, but I think that’s because my scale isn’t very sensitive so went with the tsp measurement for salt. Thanks for the recipe.

[@ReefShark-ts8up]

The thumbnail made my mouth water. After watching, I MUST MAKE THIS.

[@abigailc.3371]

This was a terrific recipe! I had thought the Dijon was a bit much, but it worked beautifully. Thank you!

[@WilliamWallace-l2b]

Good video, with the exception of the Tzatziki. Lived in Greece when I was a kid, brought back some good memories. When we lived in Kifissea the entire mountainside smelled like oregano, rosemary and sage. Now I'm hungry lol.

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

I found that using “flour sack” cloth as a means to wring out wet ingredients (like the cucumbers here) works exceptionally well. The cloths I use come from Walmart and are so cheap they almost classify as disposable.

[@eggpassion]

using a potato ricer to squeeze juice from veggies is a kenji hack from his wok book, i do it with dumplings and veg for lahmacun. works so well and you don't dirty a fresh hand towel!

[@siafitch7097]

As a Greek this looks fantastic! Very smart to do the tomato and red onion that way.

[@pjmoldyrag]

Thank you for posting this days after I had my first Souvlaki at the local Greek festival

[@melbarn2716]

All these recent videos equal THE tastiest summer ever! Thanks B-man and Lorn!! 👏😁

[@dz5590]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@planesandbikes7353]

nice. just made it an hour ago. wife is on no carb diet so skipped the pita, though I made myself some small lemon potatos. Love the tsasiki, and the zest really amped up the chicken. 6 bucks all in dinner for 2, incl wine. thanks!

[@esthervargas285]

This was our Father’s Day meal and WOW! Everything was delicious! Thanks Bri!

[@yannsaint-germain4527]

Please bring back the funky dance at the very end. It was your trademark after all 😎🎶

[@talalsiddiqui2631]

Great video Brian. Will try this for my weekly bbq night. Also, I see you got a creami! Hoping to see some fun recipes for it.

[@KungFuSupra1337]

Yes, some Creami recipes would be awesome!

[@ardillachica9037]

These grilling videos are killing me. I can't grill in my apartment, and I know I could just throw it in my oven or air fryer, but these grill vids make me miss and crave BBQ soooooooo much. 😭

[@TheGuyWhoIsSitting]

Even if your complex has grills it’s still a pain.

[@kellogsbeast]

For real. Maybe the broiler could be used as a replacement? That makes me nervous tho, idk why.

[@Zerathorne40k]

Same here

[@PTFolderTraining]

I just fried the chicken on my pan

[@panicwithcompulsion]

I got a nice tip from another channel a while back: cook it and then blow torch it if you don't have a grill to get it some nice color and flavor after cooking. Smaller pieces like in this recipe can also be placed directly under the broiler and once there is some color on one side, flip the pieces and do the same on the other side. I would use the torch outside if you do that method, or open a window/run the vent if you're doing the broiler method. No one wants their house to smell like that for days after all xD (The Al Pastor video on here does an excellent job of demonstrating how to get color with a broiler while also cooking the chicken!)

[@Papierdog]

I made it for dinner tonight and it was a hit. I didn't have any chicken so I used tofu and left it to marinate all day. Thanks for the recipe!

[@desertdave5491]

Made this tonight....Top Notch recipe as it was just outstanding. Didn't do the pepperoncini , but will next time. Thank you!

[@gamzer]

Just made this for the fam on the weekend and it was a hit. Cooked the pita and the chicken in my Ooni for some nice char

[@cindyms.1237]

I don't have a grill in my apartment so i just broil the chicken in the oven. Always comes out perfect.

[@kevinallen49]

Brian Thank you,I enjoy watching and playing with your ideas.This one I followed your guidance and my wife and I are licking our chops! Very good!

[@thereasonraisin]

Had chicken pita (and no recipe) on the menu tomorrow. Will be making this - thanks. One grill hack you should check out is frog mats. They would let you cook the chicken pieces without the extra step of soaking/putting on the sticks.

[@sk7262]

Made this last night and was high fives all round! love your food and directions - many thanks mate

[@claravonessen5673]

Loving the mediterranean approach, keep them coming!!!

[@DanAuerbachmusic]

Thank you for your lovely compliment. I hope my recipe was able to help you in your cooking.

[@revaleoshi]

As a Greek, I approve of this souvlaki! Thank you for the video Bri! just a tip, its not SAtziki or T-ZAtziki it's TZAtziki (jajiki), people always seem to struggle with the pronunciation

[@Lizanneschulz]

Can't wait to give this a try this weekend! Love your recipes, Brian!

[@natemccormick1037]

Brian is Just the BEST!! Nuff said!! Seriously he makes Some of the best Recipes for us home cooks to follow! I have Tried many of his recipes and all of them were AMAZING! Thanks Brian you rock!

[@kantemirovskaya1lightninga30]

Feedback Brian-it was AWESOME!!!!!! A family favorite for sure. The relish, the Tzatziki and the pita with chicken and standalone hits and easy!!!

[@Mr_SirCharlie]

Recipe sounds really good. Very close to what I usually make so I know this would taste good 👍 . Only things I would critique is you should mix the chicken marinade up before you add it to the chicken, like you did with all the other sauces. When zesting, the tool is designed to be used turned over from what you have it and you zest with the lemon under the tool. You zest it like you're playing a violin. That's why the underside is curved inward so it can catch all the zest in the tool. Obviously if you're just zesting for a little bit of a cover over something you use it the way you did there but if you're zesting to add it to something like a marinade or sauce you use it like a violin. Keep up the good work thank you for the upload

[@npook10]

I only have an indoor grill but will definitely try this recipe. I’m a fan of your recipes and channel.

[@Lukas-lx1lt]

That is such an amazing recipe! It’s extremely easy to make and the results are just breathtakingly good! Thanks a lot!!!😊

[@foodisforeating6181]

This looks fantastic! Definitely going to try this. ... And thank you for not using the word 'sick' during the video. Because every time I hear it, it makes me think of vomit. 😐

[@keithdayton7345]

The dedication to grill in a button down is awesome. And here I wear a button down maybe twice per year

[@dimitrisdimitris7329]

Also 4 the tzatziki sauce .. I no add mayo , just full fat yogurt, and some ouzo drink. A tiny splash of ouzo , makes this sauce like tasting the sea

[@timaldridge4236]

Just made this for my brothers birthday, everyone loved it thanks Bri!

[@mikeadam80]

This is nuts and i'm making it tomorrow. i have fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs in my garden right now :)

[@thomasschafer7268]

Das sieht sehr gut aus! Besser kann man es hier 🇩🇪auch nicht machen. 👍👍👍🌯🌯