Easy chicken souvlaki
 
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Fast and easy chicken souvlaki with homemade tzatziki sauce is a quick Greek dinner that is sure to please the whole family.
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Greek
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the chicken:
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of half a lemon, plus half a lemon cut into 6 chunks
  • ½ tsp. Greek oregano
  • Salt and pepper
For the tzatziki
  • 8 oz. plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. Grated cucumber
  • 1 tsp. chopped fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
  1. To make the chicken, combine the chicken, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and oregano in a bowl and toss until chicken is well-coated. Season with salt and pepper. Let marinade for at least 2 hours.
  2. To make the tzatziki, combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and season to taste with salt. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Prepare a grill for direct grilling. Thread chicken onto skewers with lemon chunks. Grill for 2 minutes a side on high heat, then reduce heat and grill another 3 minutes per side, 10 minutes total cooking time. Serve immediately with tzatziki.
Recipe by white plate blank slate at https://whiteplateblankslate.com/chicken-souvlaki/