Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce
Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce
Servings 6
Calories 210kcal
Ingredients
Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers
- 3 tbps lemon juice
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic grated or minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast cut into approximately 1 inch cubes
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup cucumber shredded
- 1 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt non-fat, 2%, or whole
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic 1 teaspoon if you like it extra garlicy
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers
- Whisk together all of the ingredients except the chicken in a bowl. Add the chicken and the marinade to a freezer bag. Press out the air and seal the bag. Massage the marinade into the chicken and let it marinate for at least an hour.
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat. While the grill is heating, thread the chicken onto metal or wooden skewers. If using wooden skewers be sure to soak them in water for 30 minutes.
- Oil grill grates or grill pan and place the chicken skewers on them. Grill the chicken for 3-4 minutes then flip it over and grill for another 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Tzatziki Sauce
- Take the shredded cucumber and use your hands to squeeze out the excess liquid. You can also place it in a clean dish towel or paper towels and squeeze out the liquid.
- Place the cucumber into a bowl along with the remaining tzatziki ingredients. Stir together until combined. Taste for seasoning and add any additional lemon juice, salt and pepper as needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 547mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg