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Chicken Souvlaki with Zucchini Tzatziki
Lemony, garlicky chicken Souvlaki on rosemary skewers with creamy zucchini tzatziki is an easy healthy dinner recipe for your family.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 272 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
for the chicken Souvlaki
- 500 g (1lb) chicken breasts
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tsp dries rosemary
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
for the zucchini tzatziki
- 2 large zucchini grated (approximately 1½ cups grated zucchini)
- 1½ cups Greek yoghurt
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ garlic clove crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried dill/1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop each chicken breast into 8 bite-sized chunks then place in a large bowl.
- Add all the marinade ingredients, mix well and allow to marinade for at least 30 minutes but up to 24 hours, covered in the fridge.
- 30 minutes before cooking, soak bamboo skewers in boiling water.
- To make the tzatziki, place the zucchini in a fine mesh strainer and sprinkle over 1 teaspoon salt. Massage the salt into the zucchini and allow to drain for 10 minutes. Squeeze out the rest of the liquid and place in a bowl. Add the remaining tzatziki ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
- When you are ready to cook the chicken, thread the chicken onto the soaked skewers. Preheat a grill until hot then cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown all over and cooked through. Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5 mins.
- Serve the cooked chicken souvlaki with the tzatziki, salad and warmed pita breads (optional).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
272kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
1372mg
(57%)
Potassium
804mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
394IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
183mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1372mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 804mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 394IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.