Description
Greek lemon chicken skewers with tzatziki sauce are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish. The chicken is marinated in lemon, garlic, and herbs, then grilled to perfection. Serve with cool tzatziki sauce for a refreshing contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken cubes to the marinade, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread chicken onto skewers.
- Grill skewers over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked.
- For tzatziki, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, and minced garlic in a bowl. Stir well.
- Serve chicken skewers with tzatziki sauce on the side.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Drain cucumber well to prevent watery tzatziki.
- Marinate longer for more intense flavor (up to 4 hours).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Greek chicken, lemon chicken skewers, tzatziki sauce, grilled chicken, Mediterranean food