Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce: 5 Bold Flavors Recipe
This Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe is bursting with bold flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean. Tender chunks of marinated chicken are grilled to perfection and served with a creamy and tangy tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Souvlaki:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 skewers
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the Chicken: Thread chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill skewers over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In another bowl, mix yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, and salt for tzatziki.
- Serve: Serve chicken skewers with tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with tzatziki
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Souvlaki, Tzatziki Sauce, Grilled Chicken, Mediterranean Flavors
