Greek Chicken Souvlaki: Easy Recipe with Creamy Tzatziki Bliss
Delicious and easy Greek Chicken Souvlaki served with a creamy tzatziki sauce that elevates the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cubed chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the skewers over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
- For the tzatziki sauce, mix the yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, and lemon juice in a bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Serve the grilled chicken souvlaki with tzatziki sauce on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Serve with pita bread and fresh vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg