Easy Chicken Souvlaki Recipe with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Easy Chicken Souvlaki Recipe with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
Total time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Ingredients: 0.25 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-sized pieces; 6 wooden skewers, or as needed; 1 (6 ounce) container plain Greek-style yogurt; 0.5 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and grated; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons white vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 pinch salt

These Chicken Souvlaki skewers, also known as marinated Greek kabobs, deliver fantastic flavor. The versatile marinade is equally amazing with pork, offering endless culinary possibilities.

Total time2 hrs 30 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield6

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Instructions

Get all your ingredients ready.
Prepare the kabobs: In a large resealable bag, mix olive oil, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, and salt. Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are fully coated with the marinade. Remove any excess air, seal the bag, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to infuse the flavors.
Make the Tzatziki sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, extra virgin olive oil, white vinegar, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Submerge wooden skewers in a bowl filled with cold water for approximately 15 minutes to prevent burning. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly grease the grill grate with cooking oil.
Take the marinated chicken from the bag and carefully thread the pieces onto the pre-soaked skewers. Throw away the leftover marinade; do not reuse it.
Place the skewers on the preheated grill, rotating them regularly until they are nicely browned on all sides and the chicken is fully cooked, showing no pinkness inside. This should take about 7 to 8 minutes on each side.
Serve immediately with generous dollops of your freshly made Tzatziki sauce. Enjoy your delicious Chicken Souvlaki!

Nutrition

Calories: 268 kcal
Fat Content: 17 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 295 mg
Protein Content: 26 g
Cholesterol Content: 71 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 3 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g