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Chicken Souvlaki
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Chicken Souvlaki

Chicken Souvlaki is packed with a tangy flavor from garlic and lemon marinade. Serve skewers with a creamy 6-ingredient Tzatziki Sauce.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
16 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 21 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 281 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

Chicken Souvlaki
  • 5 chicken thighs , boneless and skinless
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon , juiced, and zested
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 teaspoons oregano dried
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 2 cups whole-milk greek yogurt plain
  • 1 cucumber , peeled, de-seeded, and grated
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Chicken Souvlaki
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  1. Cut the chicken thighs (or breasts if desired) into 1" chunks.
  2. Place into a large covered container or large ziplock bag.
  3. In a medium bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, and salt.
  4. Pour over the chicken, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Add chicken skewers to a bowl or tray of water while the chicken is in the fridge.
  6. Remove skewers from the water when you take the chicken out of the refrigerator.
  7. Add 5-6 pieces of chicken to each skewer.
  8. Add to a hot grill on medium-high heat and cook for 8-10 minutes on each side, until chicken is cooked through.
Tzatziki Sauce
  1. Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate while the chicken is marinating.

Nutrition Information

Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 89mg (30%) Sodium 361mg (15%) Potassium 200mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 79IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281

% Daily Value*

Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 361mg 15%
Potassium 200mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 79IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.