Description
Grilled chicken skewers marinated in lemon and Greek spices, served with creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 8 skewers
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken cubes and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Soak skewers in water if using wooden ones.
- Thread chicken onto skewers.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.
- For tzatziki, combine yogurt, cucumber, dill, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Serve skewers with tzatziki sauce on the side.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Can substitute chicken with vegetables for a vegetarian option.
- Serve with pita bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with tzatziki
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: greek lemon chicken skewers, tzatziki sauce, grilled chicken, healthy recipe