Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce
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Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce
Description
Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce features bite-sized chicken pieces marinated in lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs such as oregano, cumin, and coriander. The chicken is threaded onto skewers and grilled over medium-high heat, which imparts a lightly charred exterior while keeping the interior tender. The acidity of the lemon and vinegar in the marinade helps to tenderize the meat and brightens the overall flavor profile.
The accompanying tzatziki sauce is made by combining shredded cucumber with plain Greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, and garlic, creating a creamy and tangy dip that complements the grilled chicken. Squeezing out excess moisture from the cucumber ensures the sauce is not watery, maintaining a smooth consistency. This cool sauce balances the warm, herbed chicken skewers, making the dish suitable for warm-weather meals or barbecues.
Serve the skewers alongside the tzatziki sauce as a dip or drizzle. They pair well with simple sides like rice, flatbreads, or a fresh Greek salad. This combination highlights classic Greek flavors through straightforward preparation and balanced seasoning.
Ingredients
Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic grated or minced
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cut into approximately 1 inch cubes, boneless skinless
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup English cucumber you can also dice the cucumber, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups yogurt non-fat, 2%, or whole, plain, Greek
- lemon juice of half
- 1 tablespoon dill chopped, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic 1 teaspoon if you like it extra garlicy, grated
- salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, 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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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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Overall Rating
4.4
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