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Greek Chicken Kabobs

Greek Chicken Kabobs Yogurt marinated and Greek spiced chicken grilled to perfection and dipped in homemade tzatziki sauce. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 495 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. chicken breast (cut into large bite-size pieces)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
Tzatziki Sauce:
  • 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves (finely minced)
  • 1 large cucumber (peeled, grated, and squeezed to release water from cucumber)
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Cut chicken breast into large bite-size pieces.  In a medium bowl, make the marinade by mixing Greek Yogurt, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, oregano, spices, and red wine vinegar. 
  2. Toss the chicken in the marinade and refrigerate and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes - 2 hours.
  3. Once the chicken is marinated, thread the chicken on the skewers. Add peppers and onions, if so desired.
  4. Preheat the grill to a medium- high heat. To ensure the chicken kabobs don't stick to the grill, lightly brush the grill with olive oil. Cook until chicken registers 165 degrees, about 6-10 minutes, turning at least once.
To make Tzatziki Sauce:
  1. In a medium bowl, mix together Greek Yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, cucumber, dill, and salt. The key is to squeeze out as much water from the grated cucumber as possible. I used Fage 2% Greek yogurt but the fat-free version works well too. Taste for seasoning and salt accordingly. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Serve with warmed Naan bread and a Greek Salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories 495kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 59g (118%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 150mg (50%) Sodium 1756mg (73%) Potassium 1123mg (32%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 151IU (3%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 157mg (16%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 495

% Daily Value*

Calories 495kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 59g 118%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 150mg 50%
Sodium 1756mg 73%
Potassium 1123mg 24%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 151IU 3%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 157mg 16%
Iron 2mg 11%

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