Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce
A flavorful and easy dish featuring succulent grilled chicken paired with a refreshing tzatziki sauce, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken breast
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 tbsp Dill (fresh)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Oregano (dried)
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 4 Skewers
Instructions
- Prep the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks and add to marinade. Toss to coat and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the Tzatziki Sauce: Grate cucumber and squeeze out excess water. Combine with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dill, and season to taste.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat grill to medium-high and grease the grates.
- Grill the Skewers: Cook skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve It Up: Let skewers rest for a few minutes and serve with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
Consider serving with a fresh Greek salad or on rice for a full meal. Enjoy with pita bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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