Name: Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons plain yogurt; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried); 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (plus more for grilling); 2 lemons, thinly sliced; 1 cup plain yogurt (for tzatziki sauce); 2 cloves garlic, minced (for tzatziki sauce); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (for tzatziki sauce); 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (for tzatziki sauce); 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for tzatziki sauce); 1 cucumber, peeled and grated (for tzatziki sauce)

Description

Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce is a flavorful dish that combines marinated chicken and a refreshing yogurt-based dip.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried)
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (plus more for grilling)
2 lemons, thinly sliced
1 cup plain yogurt (for tzatziki sauce)
2 cloves garlic, minced (for tzatziki sauce)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (for tzatziki sauce)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (for tzatziki sauce)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (for tzatziki sauce)
1 cucumber, peeled and grated (for tzatziki sauce)

Instructions

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
In a bowl, combine salt, yogurt, garlic, oregano, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Add chicken and coat evenly.
Marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour (up to 4 hours for more flavor).
Squeeze excess water from the grated cucumber.
Mix cucumber with yogurt, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Chill until serving.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Thread chicken onto skewers, alternating with lemon slices.
Brush grill with olive oil. Grill skewers for 5–7 minutes per side, until chicken reaches 165°F and is cooked through.
Serve hot with chilled tzatziki. Pair with pita, salad, or rice for a complete meal.

Notes

Tzatziki can be made a day in advance.
Adjust marinating time depending on how deep you want the flavors.
For added flavor, grill some extra lemon slices alongside the chicken.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skewer with tzatziki
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Greek chicken skewers, tzatziki sauce, grilled chicken, Mediterranean recipe, healthy dinner