Chicken Souvlaki With Tzatziki Recipes

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CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

A classic Greek dish made easy. This is so delicious and healthy. Make extra tzatziki sauce to have with a basic cucumber, tomato and red onion salad. YUM! :)

Provided by RagDoll90

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15



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Steps:

  • Put chicken in zip-top plastic bag.
  • In a bowl or measuring cup, add lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, garlic,.
  • olive oil, salt & pepper; whisk to combine.
  • Pour marinade over chicken in bag, seal bag and shake to coat chicken.
  • Let chicken marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours, turning occasionally.
  • While chicken is marinating, prepare tzatziki sauce.
  • Place grated cucumber in a colander, sprinkle with salt and let drain 30 minutes.
  • Wring out any excess water from cucumber and combine with yogurt in a bowl.
  • Add lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt and pepper.
  • Stir to combine, let sit for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to marry.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken to hot grill pan; discard marinade.
  • Grill chicken 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked thoroughly.
  • Allow chicken to rest on cutting board for 5 minutes.
  • Squeeze lemon juice over chicken before serving.
  • Serve with Tzatziki Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.3, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 80.1, Sodium 222.4, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 11.5, Protein 31.7

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or chicken tenders)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & pepper
1 lemon, juice of
1 seedless cucumber, grated
salt, for sprinkling
2 cups low-fat Greek yogurt (2-7 oz. containers)
3 -4 tablespoons lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced and made into a paste
2 tablespoons fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill, crushed
salt & pepper

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

Make your own homemade chicken skewers with fluffy pita bread and creamy tzatziki sauce with this easy to follow Greek chicken souvlaki.

Provided by Myst Ultra Premium

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 4, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16



Chicken Souvlaki With Tzatziki Sauce image

Steps:

  • Start by preparing the marinade. In a bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Use your hands to mix really well and place the chicken and marinate for about 2 hours.
  • In the meantime prepare the tzatziki sauce: Place cubed cucumbers in strainer set over bowl and mix with garlic, yogurt, and dill. Season to taste with salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into 2 cm pieces . Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place chicken skewers on grill (or cook in batches on grill pan) until well browned turning evenly to cook on all sides, about 5 minutes total. (Adjust temperature of grill if necessary). Remove chicken to a serving platter and let rest 3 minutes. Meanwhile, briefly grill pitas and keep warm.
  • To serve the chicken souvlaki (skewers), slice 1 red onion, 2 tomatoes and place on a platter. Put a thick line of tzatziki sauce down the center of the pita. Top with the cooked chicken, sliced onion and tomatoes. Fold the pita up like a taco to eat.
  • Enjoy :).
  • Check our recipe video on Youtube :.
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywvq0LWpxno.
  • or visit our website :.
  • https://recipes.myst.gr.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.2, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 1613.2, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 21.9

2 chicken breasts
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon dry oregano
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 medium cucumber (for the tzatziki sauce)
1 garlic clove, minced (for the tzatziki sauce)
1 cup Greek yogurt (for the tzatziki sauce)
1 tablespoon fresh dill (for the tzatziki sauce)
1 pinch salt (for the tzatziki sauce)
4 pita bread (to serve)
2 small tomatoes, sliced (to serve)
1 red onion, sliced (to serve)
1 pinch salt (to serve)
1 pinch fresh ground pepper (to serve)

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