Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
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Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
Description
The Chicken Souvlaki involves marinating chicken thigh chunks in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least three hours to overnight, allowing the flavors to penetrate the meat. Cooking over high heat quickly chars the surface while keeping the inside juicy. This results in tender pieces with bright, fragrant notes from the lemon and herbs.
The accompanying tzatziki sauce is made by grating seed-removed cucumber, squeezing out excess moisture, then mixing with Greek yogurt, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. The chilled sauce counters the warmth and savory flavors of the grilled chicken, adding freshness. Serving the souvlaki with flatbread, lettuce, and tomato slices allows for a wrap-style meal with layered textures.
This recipe can be prepared ahead by marinating and freezing chicken in zip-lock bags, then cooking directly from defrosted. For a more traditional meal, serve alongside Greek salad and lemon rice pilaf.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1.5 lb / 750 g chicken thigh fillet (or breast), cut into 1"/2.5cm pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tbsp oregano dried
- 1/2 - 3/4 tsp salt
- black pepper
To Cook / Serve
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- flatbread or wraps or pita bread
- lettuce
- tomato slices
Tzatziki
- 2 cucumber to make about ½ cup grated cucumber after squeezing out juice, Lebanese variety
- 1 1/4 cups / 300 g Greek yoghurt plain
- 2 tsp white wine vinegar (or red wine or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 garlic minced, clove
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or more if you want richer)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken and Marinade into a bowl and set aside to marinate for at least 3 hours to overnight.
- Thread chicken onto 8 skewers.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat (or BBQ). Cook skewers for 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Serve Chicken Souvlaki with tzatziki, flatbreads (make your own!), lettuce and tomato slices.
Tzatziki
- Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Use a teaspoon to scrape the watery seeds out. Coarsely grate the cucumber using a box grater. Then wrap in paper towels or a tea towel and squeeze to remove excess liquid.
- Place cucumber in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients then mix to combine. Set aside for at least 20 minutes for the flavours to meld.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 3 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- You can freeze chicken in marinade ahead and cook directly after defrosting.
- The tzatziki uses Lebanon cucumber; be sure to squeeze out moisture for a thick sauce.
- Serve with flatbreads, lettuce, tomato, or accompany with Greek salad and lemon rice pilaf.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 194g | |
| Calories | 367cal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.5g | 1% |
| Protein | 49.7g | 99% |
| Fat | 16.4g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 441mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 479mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 12.4mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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