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Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

Lemon-oregano marinated grilled chicken skewers served with cucumber-yogurt tzatziki.

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

Total

45 min

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped(optional)
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 pita breads(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, half the garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken, toss to coat, and marinate 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, make tzatziki: combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, remaining garlic, dill, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate until serving.

  3. 3

    Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Thread chicken onto skewers.

  4. 4

    Grill skewers 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).

  5. 5

    Warm pitas on the grill for 1-2 minutes per side. Serve skewers with tzatziki and warm pitas.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

520

26% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein42 g
Carbohydrate28 g
Fat26 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar5 g
Sodium780 mg

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