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

Total
45 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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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
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
Meanwhile, make tzatziki: combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, remaining garlic, dill, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate until serving.
- 3
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Thread chicken onto skewers.
- 4
Grill skewers 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- 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
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
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