Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

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Delicious Grilled Chicken Skewers that have been marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic and herbs

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Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce: Delicious grilled chicken skewers marinated in lemon, garlic and herbs are served with a creamy yogurt cucumber sauce.

Souvlaki pita is a popular Greek fast food, consisting of grilled skewered pieces of meat or fish, that are served on pita bread and topped with tzatziki sauce. It is very similar to a Gyro, the difference being how the meat is cooked.

With the Gyro, the meat is placed on a spit (rotisserie), roasted and then thinly shaved onto the pita bread. Both are delicious, however, Souvlaki is definitely easier and faster to make. 

This recipe is perfect for weekend bbq’s, camping, or even a quick weeknight meal. And since the meat gets cut up and marinated overnight, it’s super quick to skewer up and place on the grill.

The Tzatziki sauce can be made the night before as well. It will give it time for the flavors to marry.

This recipe is a great option for those on the keto diet. Simply omit the pita bread and add some low carb veggies to the skewers, making it a delicious low carb option. 

How to make these yummy grilled chicken kabobs:

• Cut chicken breast into 1 inch pieces and place in a ziploc bag.
• In a bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients (except onion) and pour into the bag with the chicken.
• Seal the bag and massage marinade into chicken so that all of it is coated.
• Place in the refrigerator to marinate overnight.
• Place chicken and onion on skewers and grill until cooked though.
• Serve with warm flatbread and Tzatziki sauce (see recipe below). and suggested condiments

How to make Tzatziki:

• Grate peeled cucumber into a bowl.
• Add yogurt and minced garlic, lemon juice and fresh dill.
• Mix together and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Let stand for a few hours or overnight in order for flavors to combine.
• Stir before serving.

What to serve with Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce:

• Simple Greek Salad
• Roasted Cauliflower Tabbouleh
• Rainbow Chickpea Salad
• Pasta Salad with Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpeas and Creamy Roasted Garlic Tahini Dressing
• Za’atar Seasoned Grilled Carrots

Suggested Condiments:

• Grape tomatoes
• Crumbled Feta Cheese
• Fresh Baby Spinach or Field Greens
• Pitted Kalamata Olives
• Chopped Roasted Red Peppers
• Sliced Greek Pepperoncini
• Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Wine Recommendations:

• Sauvignon  Blanc
• Beaujolais
• Rose
• Moscato

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Chicken Souvlaki (Grilled Chicken Skewers)

Delicious Grilled Chicken Skewers that have been marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic and herbs

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie

Keyword: chicken, chicken souvlaki, greek chicken, kabobs, lemon

Servings: 6

Calories: 220kcal

Author: angela@mealstreetkitchen

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dry greek oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/3 large red onion cut into pieces

Instructions

• Cut chicken breast into 1 inch pieces and place in a ziploc bag. In a bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients (except onion) and pour into the bag with the chicken. Seal the bag and massage marinade into chicken so that all of it is coated. Place in the refrigerator to marinate overnight. The next day, place chicken and onion on skewers and grill until cooked though. Serve with warm flatbread and Tzatziki sauce (see recipe below). and suggested condiments
  

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 564mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

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Tzatziki Sauce

Yogurt, Cucumber Sauce

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Course: Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Diet: Gluten Free, , Vegetarian

Keyword: cucumber, dip, greek, sauce, tzatziki, yogurt

Servings: 4

Calories: 46kcal

Author: angela@mealstreetkitchen

Ingredients

• 1 cup full fat Greek yogurt
• 1 Persian cucumber or half of english cucumber peeled and grated
• 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
• salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

• Grate peeled cucumber into a bowl. Add yogurt and minced garlic, lemon juice and fresh dill. mix together and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let stand for a few hours or overnight in order for flavors to combine. Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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