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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 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, main
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Skewers
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil for marinade
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cucumber grated and drained
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken Skewers
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken cubes and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
Grill the Skewers
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and golden brown.
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, and salt until well combined. Chill until ready to serve.
Serve
  1. Serve the grilled chicken skewers with tzatziki sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight.

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