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: Kabobs; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bit-sized pieces; Tzatziki Sauce; 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon dried dill weed; 1 pinch kosher salt

Servings: persons

Kabobs
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bit-sized pieces
Tzatziki Sauce
6 ounces plain Greek yogurt
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 pinch kosher salt

1
For the marinade: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; place in a large re-sealable plastic bag. Add chicken pieces to the bag, re-seal, and massage the marinade into the chicken. Let marinate in refrigerator for at least 3 hours, and up to 5 hours, turning and massaging bag occasionally.
2
Prepare the sauce: Combine all ingredients and refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
3
Soak 6 wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes OR have 6 metal skewers ready.
4
Heat grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grate.
5
Remove chicken pieces from marinade and thread onto the skewers, discarding the unused marinade.
6
Grill kabobs for about 6 minutes per side, until chicken is no longer pink in the center.
7
Serve with tzatziki sauce for dipping, or make pita sandwiches.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kabobs, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 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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