Chicken Souvlaki Skewers
Juicy marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, served with a cool tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
- Tzatziki sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine the Marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken cubes to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the Skewers: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Serve with Tzatziki Sauce: Serve the skewers hot off the grill with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
Notes
For added flavor, use fresh herbs instead of dried oregano. For extra char, finish the skewers under the broiler for a couple of minutes after grilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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