Cilantro Lime Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki — FamilyPlate recipe🍗

Cilantro Lime Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki

These quick and flavorful cilantro lime chicken skewers are perfect for a fresh Middle-Eastern-inspired dinner. Paired with a creamy tzatziki sauce, they are healthy and satisfying. Great for any night of the week!

🌙 Middle-eastern
👶 Kid Friendly

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
dinner
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Cooking Style
Healthy

Nutrition (per serving)

350kcal
Calories
38g
Protein
7g
Carbs
16g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, combine chicken cubes, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the chicken is coated evenly.

  2. 2

    Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked wooden skewers, packing them closely together.

  3. 3

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly grease it with oil.

  4. 4

    Grill the chicken skewers for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki by mixing the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, and dill in a bowl. Season with salt to taste.

  6. 6

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

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