Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

BBQ and Grilling - Tips

Greek kabobs. Fantastic flavor for chicken. Marinade can also be used for pork.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon salt

1 ½ pounds skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-sized pieces

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

6 wooden skewers

or as needed

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Combine 1/4 cup olive oil lemon juice 2 cloves minced garlic oregano and 1/2 teaspoon 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.

Step 2

Mix yogurt cucumber 1 tablespoon olive oil vinegar 1 clove minced garlic and 1 pinch salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate tzatziki sauce for flavors to blend 1 to 2 hours.

Step 3

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Soak wooden skewers in a bowl of water for about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto the soaked skewers. Discard unused marinade.

Step 5

Cook the skewers on the preheated grill turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides and chicken is no longer pink in the center about 8 minutes per side. Serve with tzatziki sauce.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 267.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.5g 51%

Carbohydrates: 2.6g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 1.3g

Fat: 16.8g 26%

Saturated Fat: 3.7g 19%

Cholesterol: 70.9mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 46.8IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.1mg 116%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 31%

Vitamin C: 3.4mg 6%

Folate: 6.8mcg 2%

Calcium: 21mg 2%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 25.4mg 9%

Potassium: 235.9mg 7%

Sodium: 295mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 151.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.