It seems like you might be referring to “Chicken Souvlaki,” a popular Greek dish. Here’s a plant-based version called “Chickpea Souvlaki.” This recipe captures the flavors using chickpeas instead of chicken.
### Chickpea Souvlaki (Vegan)
#### Ingredients
**For the Chickpea Souvlaki:**
– 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
**For Serving:**
– 4 whole wheat pita breads
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cucumber, sliced
– 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
– 1 cup vegan tzatziki sauce
– Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
#### Instructions
1. **Prepare the Chickpea Mixture:**
– In a large mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some chunky pieces for texture.
– Add olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
2. **Form and Skewer the Mixture:**
– Divide the chickpea mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into an oval-shaped patty around the soaked wooden skewers.
– Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
3. **Cook the Souvlaki:**
– Place the skewers on the grill. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and heated through.
4. **Assemble the Wraps:**
– Warm the pita breads on the grill or in a dry skillet.
– Place a skewer in each pita bread, then slide off the chickpea souvlaki.
– Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and a generous dollop of vegan tzatziki sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.
5. **Serve:**
– Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful, plant-based twist on a Greek classic!
This Chickpea Souvlaki is a tasty and satisfying alternative that celebrates the traditional flavors of the Mediterranean.