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Delicious Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce, garnished with lemon wedges, ready to serve.

Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce

Easy chicken skewers marinated in lemon and herbs, served with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Skewers
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowls
  • Skewers

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken cubes and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  2. While the chicken marinates, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a separate bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  5. Grill the chicken skewers for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
  6. Serve the chicken skewers immediately with the tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 20g

Notes

You can soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning on the grill.

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