Grilled Greek Chicken Kebabs with Simple Tzatziki Sauce

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4.7

14 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    1 hr 25 mins

  • Cook Time

    6 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 31 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Grilled Greek Chicken Kebabs with Simple Tzatziki Sauce

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

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Ingredients

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Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 2 cups yogurt plain, Greek
  • 1 English cucumber shredded
  • 1 clove garlic pressed through a garlic press (or finely minced)
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • lemon juice fresh, squeeze of
  • extra virgin olive oil

Marinade:

  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice from about 1 large lemon, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons PLAIN yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • ½ teaspoon basil dried
  • ½ teaspoon thyme dried
  • ½ teaspoon dried coriander
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Chicken and Vegetables:

  • 2 pounds chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces, boneless skinless
  • 3 zucchini sliced 1/2-inch thick, small to medium
  • 1-2 red bell pepper cut into squares
  • 1 red onion cut into squares

Instructions

  1. For the tzatziki sauce, wrap the shredded cucumber in a kitchen towel and squeeze to remove as much water as possible. Mix together the yogurt, shredded cucumber, garlic, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste, and lemon juice. Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
  2. For the marinade, in a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together all the marinade ingredients.
  3. Place the chicken in a resealable gallon-size ziploc bag (or in a shallow dish) and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag (or cover the dish) and let marinade for 1-2 hours.
  4. If using wooden skewers, soak them for 15-20 minutes prior to assembling.
  5. Thread the chicken, zucchini, peppers and onion onto skewers. Give the kebabs a little sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
  6. Grill over medium to medium-high heat until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  7. Serve immediately with tzatziki sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Chicken + Vegetables: assembling the kebabs the way pictured in the post will yield tender chicken and crisp-tender (read: slightly crunchy) veggies, which I like. If you want the vegetables more tender, they'll need to cook longer but in order not to overcook the chicken, consider skewering the veggies on their own sticks to cook separately from the chicken.
  • Tzatziki Sauce: keep in mind the tzatziki sauce does better if made ahead of time and refrigerated at least 30 minutes (or up to 1-2 days). If you don't have Greek yogurt, regular, plain yogurt can be used - but it needs to be strained through cheesecloth or a coffee filter for several hours to get rid of excess moisture so it is really thick and creamy.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 302kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 408mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 302kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 408mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%

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

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