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Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

Grilled chicken skewers served with refreshing tzatziki sauce.

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✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
dinner
Cooking Style
Quick

Nutrition (per serving)

350kcal
Calories
32g
Protein
5g
Carbs
20g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber, grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (for tzatziki)
  • Salt, to taste (for tzatziki)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Add chicken cubes to the marinade, mixing well to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    While chicken is marinating, prepare the tzatziki. In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, lemon juice, and salt to taste.

  4. 4

    Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

  5. 5

    Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked skewers.

  6. 6

    Grill the chicken skewers for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.

  7. 7

    Serve the chicken skewers hot with a side of tzatziki sauce.

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