Name: Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, cubed; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; 4 skewers; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1 cucumber, grated; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Salt to taste

Description

Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce is a flavorful and healthy main course featuring marinated and grilled chicken skewers served with a cool, creamy Greek yogurt cucumber sauce. This dish offers a perfect balance of zesty, herbaceous, and savory flavors, ideal for summer barbecues or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken Souvlaki

1 lb chicken breast, cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
4 skewers

Tzatziki Sauce

1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cucumber, grated
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined to create the marinade.
Marinate the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken breast into the marinade, making sure each piece is fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to infuse.
Skewer the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers evenly, preparing them for grilling.
Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high temperature to ensure proper cooking and a nice char on the chicken.
Grill the Souvlaki: Place the chicken skewers on the preheated grill, turning every few minutes. Grill for approximately 10-12 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and has an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, chopped dill, and salt. Stir the mixture well until all ingredients are evenly mixed and the sauce is creamy.
Serve: Plate the hot grilled chicken souvlaki and serve with a generous dollop of the refreshing tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling.

Notes

For best results, soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
If cucumber is watery, squeeze out excess moisture before adding to the tzatziki to avoid a runny sauce.
The marinade can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead for more intense flavor, but do not exceed this time for chicken safety.
Adjust lemon juice and salt according to taste for the tzatziki sauce.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free.