How to Make Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce is a classic Greek dish that is perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal. This recipe features marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and served with a creamy and tangy tzatziki sauce. It's a dish that is full of flavor and is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

The key to making the perfect Chicken Souvlaki is in the marinade. The combination of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano infuses the chicken with a vibrant and ze...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 6 wooden skewers, or as needed
  • 1 (6 ounce) container plain Greek-style yogurt
  • ½ cucumber - peeled, seeded, and grated
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Prepare kabobs: Combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, and salt in a large resealable bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air and seal the bag; marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Prepare sauce: Mix yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate sauce for flavors to blend, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Soak wooden skewers in a bowl of cold water for about 15 minutes. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto the soaked skewers. Discard unused marinade.
  • Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until browned on all sides and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 7 to 8 minutes per side. Serve with tzatziki sauce.
  • Nutrition

    268 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 295mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 236mg