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Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce

Juicy grilled chicken skewers marinated in lemon and herbs, served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Skewers
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for marinade
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano or fresh if available
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 4 skewers wooden or metal skewers if using wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium cucumber grated and excess water squeezed out
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Grill the Skewers
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers.
  3. Grill the skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
Serve
  1. Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
  2. Serve the chicken skewers with tzatziki sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add bell peppers or onions to the skewers.

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