Name: Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 62 min
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); 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

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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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Course: Main Course

Preparation: Grilling

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 12

Marinading Time: 30

Total Time: 1 2

Servings: servings

Author: Emily Richards

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

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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

Saturated Fat

Trans Fat

Polyunsaturated Fat

Monounsaturated Fat

Cholesterol

Sodium

287

Potassium

477

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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