Description
Juicy chicken marinated in lemon and herbs, grilled to perfection and served with creamy tzatziki sauce for a taste of the Mediterranean.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 medium cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
Step 2: Add chicken cubes to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
Step 3: While chicken marinates, prepare tzatziki by combining grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 4: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Step 5: Thread marinated chicken cubes onto skewers, leaving a small space between pieces.
Step 6: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
Step 7: Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F internally.
Step 8: Serve hot skewers with chilled tzatziki sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Main Course
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 38g