Description
These Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce are a delightful and flavorful dish that brings the vibrant tastes of the Mediterranean to your table. Tender marinated chicken grilled to perfection and served with a creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce, this recipe is a must-try for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Skewers:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- wooden or metal skewers
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber, finely grated and drained
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken cubes in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Chill until serving.
- Grill the Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers. Grill for 10-12 minutes until fully cooked and slightly charred, turning occasionally.
- Serve: Serve the hot skewers with tzatziki sauce on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, grill lemon slices alongside the skewers and squeeze over the chicken before serving.
- Serve with warm pita bread and a fresh Greek salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers with sauce
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
