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