Chicken Souvlaki, Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Souvlaki, Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Souvlaki:; 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 4 teaspoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices; Cooking spray; Tzatziki Sauce:; 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and shredded (or use English cucumber); 1 cup plain low fat yogurt (use Greek Yogurt); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced

Servings: persons

Souvlaki:
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
Cooking spray
Tzatziki Sauce:
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and shredded (or use English cucumber)
1 cup plain low fat yogurt (use Greek Yogurt)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced

1
To prepare souvlaki, combine the first 5 ingredients in a zip top plastic bag; seal and shake to combine. Add chicken to bag; seal and shake to coat. Marinate chicken in refrigerator for 30 minutes, turning once (always wise to place bag in a bowl in case it leaks)
2
Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Thread the chicken and zucchini, alternately onto each of 8 skewers.
3
Heat a grill pan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add skewers; cook 8 minutes or until chicken is done, turning once. You can also cook outside on grill.
4
To prepare tzatziki sauce, combine cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, salt and garlic stirring well. Make ahead so flavors blend.

669

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Souvlaki:, 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 3 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 4 teaspoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Souvlaki, Tzatziki Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Souvlaki, Tzatziki Sauce

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