Description
Juicy chicken skewers marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, grilled to perfection and served with a cool, creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. A fast, flavorful weeknight dinner that feels like a vacation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium English cucumber, grated
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: Red onion and bell peppers, cut into chunks
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into uniform 1.5-inch cubes and place in a large bowl.
- Add olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the chicken. Toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate to marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
- Grate the cucumber and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Let sit for 5 minutes, then squeeze firmly to remove excess water.
- In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, and salt. Refrigerate until serving.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Thread chicken and optional veggies onto skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F) and oil the grate.
- Grill skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Let skewers rest for 2-3 minutes before serving with tzatziki on the side.
Notes
Ensure the cucumber is thoroughly squeezed to prevent watery tzatziki. Do not overcrowd the grill to ensure proper charring. Chicken can be marinated overnight for deeper flavor. For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt. For spicy version, add red pepper flakes or harissa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers + 2 tbsp t
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
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