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

Servings: persons

Souvlaki:
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into (1/2-inch-thick) slices
Cooking spray
Tzatziki Sauce:
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and shredded
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, 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.
2
Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Thread the chicken and zucchini, alternately onto each of 4 (8-inch) 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.
4
To prepare tzatziki sauce, combine cucumber, yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 garlic clove, stirring well. Serve the tzatziki sauce with souvlaki.
5
These kabobs can be made for an appetizer or for a meal. They will keep well and make a perfect next-day lunch. You can customize your kabobs by adding tomatoes, peppers, or any vegetable of your choosing.

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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:, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 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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