BBQ Lamb (or Chicken) Kleftico
- Prep Time2 hr
- Cook Time40 min
- Total Time2 hr 40 min
- Yield4 Servings
Ingredients
For the Lamb Kleftico
- 750gms Leg of lamb, diced
- 65ml extra virgin olive oil
- 3tbs lemon juice
- 1 Tsp dried oregano
- 1 Tsp dried thyme
- 3 garlic cloves – crushed
- 2 small beef tomatoes – chopped
- 275g cheese
- 4 bay leaves
- Salt & Pepper
Method
Preparing the Lamb Kleftico
1
Put the lamb in a bowl.
2
Pour over the olive oil & lemon juice.
3
Add the oregano, thyme, garlic salt and pepper, marinade for two hours (or overnight in the fridge).
4
Get some tin foil and shape into 4 bowls, or use bought tinfoil trays divide the meat between them, sprinkle over the tomatoes.
5
Arrange the sliced cheese on top and put a bay leaf in each parcel.
6
Seal the parcels and put on the bbq for 30-40 mins over a low medium heat.
7
Enjoy with Pitta Breads.
For those that don’t like lamb this can also be done with Chicken.
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