Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce
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Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce
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Lemon, garlic, oregano, and parsley add amazing flavor to these chicken skewers! Serve them with healthy homemade tzatziki sauce for a delicious and easy to make meal!
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Ingredients
Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic grated or minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into approximately 1 inch cubes
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup shredded english cucumber you can also dice the cucumber
- 1 1/2 cups plain greek yogurt non-fat, 2%, or whole
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon grated garlic 1 teaspoon if you like it extra garlicy
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers
- Whisk together all of the ingredients except the chicken in a bowl. Add the chicken and the marinade to a freezer bag. Press out the air and seal the bag. Massage the marinade into the chicken and let it marinate for at least an hour.
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat. While the grill is heating, thread the chicken onto metal or wooden skewers. If using wooden skewers be sure to soak them in water for 30 minutes.
- Oil grill grates or grill pan and place the chicken skewers on them. Grill the chicken for 3-4 minutes then flip it over and grill for another 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Tzatziki Sauce
- Take the shredded cucumber and use your hands to squeeze out the excess liquid. You can also place it in a clean dish towel or paper towels and squeeze out the liquid.
- Place the cucumber into a bowl along with the remaining tzatziki ingredients. Stir together until combined. Taste for seasoning and add any additional lemon juice, salt and pepper as needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
268kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
566mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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