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Greek-Chicken-Souvlaki

Easy Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Keesha
Smoky grilled chicken with zesty tzatziki. Fresh, simple, and so delicious, a little taste of Greece at home. Perfect for lunch or dinner.
5 from 34 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Breakfast, dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Athens, Greek
Servings 4
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Tzatziki Sauce;

  • 1/2 English cucumber, peeled, shredded
  • 3/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp fresh Dill, minced
  • 2 slices of Cucumber, for garnish

For the Greek Seasoning;

  • 1 ½ tsp kosher Salt
  • 1 ½ tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 ½ tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp dried Basil
  • 1 tsp dried Onion flakes
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried Dill weed
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • ½ tsp ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika

For the Chicken Souvlaki;

  • 4 Chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • Juice of 1/2 a Lemon
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • Homemade Greek seasoning

Instructions
 

Tzatziki Sauce;

  • Place the shredded cucumber in a bowl and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to it. Toss to combine.
  • Put this mixture on a cheesecloth and squeeze all the water out of the cucumber. Take as much moisture out as you can to avoid a runny sauce.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the garlic, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and the remaining salt.
  • Add the shredded cucumber to this mixture along with the Greek yogurt, dill, and black pepper.
  • Mix it and cover the Tzatziki sauce and place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.

Greek Seasoning;

  • Mix all ingredients and set aside.

Chicken Souvlaki;

  • Place the chicken in a bowl and add lemon juice, olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of the seasoning to it. Mix until the chicken is covered in the marinade completely.
  • Cover the chicken and place it in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
  • Set your grill or griddle to medium-high heat and let it come to a temperature of 375°F-450°F.
  • Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto metal skewers and place them onto the grill or griddle.
  • Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side with the lid closed. You're looking for a golden brown color on the outside and an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Place the skewers on a platter and serve with warm pita bread. Serve the Tzatziki sauce in a bowl and garnish with two cucumbers on top.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1127mgPotassium: 627mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 391IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 2mg
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