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

Servings: persons

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

1
To prepare souvlaki, combine first 5 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes, turning bag once.
2
Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
3
While chicken marinates, combine cucumber and next 4 ingredients, stirring well.
4
To prepare skewers, remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Thread chicken and zucchini alternately onto each of 4 (8-inch) skewers.
5
Place skewers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes or until chicken is done, turning once.
6
Serve tzatziki sauce with chicken skewers.
7
for your toddler: Remove 1 to 2 chicken and zucchini pieces from the skewers. Cut the chicken and zucchini into bite-sized pieces. Serve the chicken and zucchini with a small spoonful of tzatziki sauce for dipping on a rimmed plate.

466

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 3 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 4 teaspoons olive oil, 4 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Souvlaki With Tzatziki Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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