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Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

A classic Greek street food featuring marinated, grilled chicken served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Souvlaki
  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Thighs are juicier.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice For flavor and tenderizing.
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil Quality olive oil preferred.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh is best.
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Keep it thick and creamy.
  • 1/2 cup Grated cucumber Squeeze out excess juice.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Fresh dill Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks.
  2. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Toss the chicken in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (preferably longer).
Grilling
  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for half an hour.
  2. Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers.
  3. Grill over medium-high heat, turning occasionally until cooked through and charred, about 10-15 minutes.
Preparing Tzatziki
  1. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and dill. Mix well.
  2. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
Serving
  1. Serve the grilled chicken skewers drizzled or topped with tzatziki sauce.
  2. Optionally, serve with toasted pita and a side of Greek salad.

Notes

Marinating chicken overnight enhances flavor. This dish can also be made with pork, shrimp, or tofu. For a low-carb option, skip the pita.