Tzatziki and Chicken Souvlaki

It’s so easy to make this Greek favourite at home! This classic Greek dish Tzatziki and Chicken Souvlaki is bursting with lemon, dried oregano and garlic. Perfect for outdoor BBQs!

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cook in 10 minutes

Total: 25 Minutes

Servings4

Ingredients

Marinade

Chicken thigh (or breast) fillets, 1.5 lb/750g. Cut into 1″/2.5cm-sized pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup of lemon juice
3 minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp of dried oregano
Salt – 1/2 to 3/4 tsp
Black pepper

To cook/serve

1 tbsp olive oil
Flatbreads, wraps and pita bread
Lettuce
Tomato slices

Tzatziki

After squeezing the juice out, grate 2 Lebanese Cucumbers to make approximately 1/2 cup of grated cucumber.
The Greek yogurt should be plain and about 1 1/4 cups (300 grams) of it
Two teaspoons of white or red wine vinegar, or two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar, will do.
Lemon juice, 1 tbsp
1 1/2 cloves of minced garlic
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oils (or more, if you prefer a richer flavour)
Half a teaspoon of salt
Black pepper

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Instructions

The marinade should be mixed with the chicken, and it should be allowed to marinate for at least three hours or overnight.
Thread the chicken onto 8 skewers.
A large pan should be heated over high heat to get the oil hot. For the skewers to be fully cooked, they must be cooked on both sides for three minutes.
Served with flatbreads, tzatziki, and lettuce, the Chicken Souvlaki is perfect for sharing. Cooked chicken souvlaki should be served with tzatziki, homemade flatbread, and tzatziki sauce.

Tzatziki

Slice the cucumber lengthwise. To remove the seeds, use a teaspoon. The cucumber should be coarsely grated using a box grater. Remove any excess liquid by wrapping the cucumber in a tea towel or paper towel.
Add cucumber to a bowl. Mix in the remaining ingredients. Allow the flavours to blend for at least 20 mins.

Recipe Notes

1. Make ahead by putting the chicken marinade into ziplock bags, and freezing them immediately. As the chicken defrosts, it will begin to marinate. Thread the chicken onto skewers, and then cook according to recipe instructions.

2. My Chicken Souvlaki and Easy Soft Flatbread No Yeast are pictured together.

3. Complement this dish with Greek Salad and Lemon Rice Pilaf for a complete Greek meal!

4. Nutrition for two skewers (excluding toppings and flatbreads) per person.

Nutrition Information:

Calories:367cals (18%)Carbohydrates:2.5g (1%)Protein:497g (99%)Fat:16.4g (25%)Saturated Fat:4.1g (26%)Cholesterol:151mg (50%)Sodium:441mg (19%)Potassium:479mg (14%)Fiber:1.1g (5%)Vitamin A:250IU (5%)Vitamin C:12.4mg (15%)Calcium

Here’s the Greek meal I prepared.

A delicious way to enjoy chicken souvlaki is with this recipe.
Easy Soft Flatbread
Big juicy Greek Salad

Lemon Rice (pictured here with Garlic Shrimp/Prawns)

Tzatziki and Chicken Souvlaki