This easy meal is great for a bbq get-together. Marinate the chicken ahead, then skewer it when you are ready to grill. Everyone gets to enjoy meat on a stick! Served up alongside some backyard favorites, this will be a winner.
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
This easy meal is great for a bbq get-together.
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Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into generous 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks
Tzatziki
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup grated English cucumber, squeezed dry
- 3/4 cup plain greek or other very thick yogurt
- 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large, shallow glass dish, stir together garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, oil, lemon zest and lemon juice. Add chicken and toss to coat well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat greased barbecue grill to medium.
- Remove chicken from marinade, degrading marinade, and thread chicken onto skewers.
- Grill, turning occasionally, for about 12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Serve with Tzatziki.
- For Tzatziki: In a small bowl, stir together garlic, cucumber, yogurt, lemon zest and lemon juice. Season with salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, for up to 5 days.
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Nutrition Facts
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
Amount per Serving
Calories
278
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
74
mg
25
%
Sodium
287
mg
12
%
Potassium
477
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
54
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
43
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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