Chicken Souvlaki With Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Souvlaki With Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or chicken tenders); 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt & pepper; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 seedless cucumber, grated; salt, for sprinkling; 2 cups low-fat Greek yogurt (2-7 oz. containers); 3 -4 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 garlic cloves, minced and made into a paste; 2 tablespoons fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill, crushed; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or chicken tenders)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & pepper
1 lemon, juice of
1 seedless cucumber, grated
salt, for sprinkling
2 cups low-fat Greek yogurt (2-7 oz. containers)
3 -4 tablespoons lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced and made into a paste
2 tablespoons fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill, crushed
salt & pepper

1
Put chicken in zip-top plastic bag.
2
In a bowl or measuring cup, add lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, garlic,.
3
olive oil, salt & pepper; whisk to combine.
4
Pour marinade over chicken in bag, seal bag and shake to coat chicken.
5
Let chicken marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours, turning occasionally.
6
While chicken is marinating, prepare tzatziki sauce.
7
Place grated cucumber in a colander, sprinkle with salt and let drain 30 minutes.
8
Wring out any excess water from cucumber and combine with yogurt in a bowl.
9
Add lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt and pepper.
10
Stir to combine, let sit for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to marry.
11
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
12
Add chicken to hot grill pan; discard marinade.
13
Grill chicken 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked thoroughly.
14
Allow chicken to rest on cutting board for 5 minutes.
15
Squeeze lemon juice over chicken before serving.
16
Serve with Tzatziki Sauce.

655

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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: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or chicken tenders), 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed, and more.

Yes, Chicken Souvlaki With 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 With Tzatziki Sauce

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