Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

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Chicken souvlaki skewers are marinated Greek kabobs. Fantastic flavor for chicken. The marinade can also be used for pork.

Submitted by Tanya Petkos Schroeder
Updated on March 14, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Kabobs:

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 6 wooden skewers, or as needed

Sauce:

  • 1 (6 ounce) container plain Greek-style yogurt

  • ½ cucumber - peeled, seeded, and grated

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 pinch salt

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    ingredients gathered to make chicken souvlaki

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  2. Prepare kabobs: Combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, and salt in a large resealable bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air and seal the bag; marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

    a plastic bag of chicken marinating

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  3. Prepare sauce: Mix yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate sauce for flavors to blend, 1 to 2 hours.

    tzatziki sauce ingredients mixed together

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  4. Soak wooden skewers in a bowl of cold water for about 15 minutes. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

    wooden skewers soaking in cold water

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  5. Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto the soaked skewers. Discard unused marinade.

    chicken threaded onto soaked skewers

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  6. Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until browned on all sides and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 7 to 8 minutes per side.

    chicken grilled until browned on all sides

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  7. Serve with tzatziki sauce. Enjoy!

    chicken souvlaki served with tzatziki sauce and other sides

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Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

268 Calories
17g Fat
3g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 268
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 295mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 26g 51%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 236mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.