Chicken Souvlaki

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 21 mins

  • Servings

    8 Servings

  • Calories

    281 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Greek

Chicken Souvlaki

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

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Ingredients

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Chicken Souvlaki

  • 5 chicken thighs , boneless and skinless
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon , juiced, and zested
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 2 cups plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 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
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Instructions

Chicken Souvlaki

  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

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281 kcal

% 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.

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