Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce
Lemon, garlic, oregano, and parsley add amazing flavor to these chicken skewers! Serve them with healthy homemade tzatziki sauce for a delicious and easy to make meal!
THE RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into approximately 1 inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup peeled and diced English cucumber, about 1/2 of a cucumber
- 1 1/2 cups plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2-1 teaspoon grated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers:
- In a large bowl whisk together the remaining ingredients then add in the cubed chicken and toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate the chicken for 45 minutes to 3 hours.
- Heat the grill to medium high heat.
- Thread the chicken onto metal or wooden skewers, be sure to soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes.
- Oil the grates of the grill or grill pan and place the skewers on them.
- Grill the chicken for 3-4 minutes then flip it over and grill for another 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Tzatziki Sauce:
- Peel and dice the cucumber.
- In a medium sized bowl combine the remaining ingredients and whisk together.
- Fold in the cucumber and refrigerate until ready to serve.
This recipe and image adapted from: reciperunner.com
