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Greek Chicken Skewers

Savory Greek Chicken Skewers: Quick, Healthy Delight!

Enjoy these Greek Chicken Skewers, marinated in yogurt and grilled to perfection for a quick and healthy meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Skewers
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3-4 tablespoons Olive Oil or another cooking oil
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt preferably Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest or lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin or coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked preferred
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced, or garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or Italian seasoning
For the Tzatziki
  • 1 medium Cucumber peeled and grated
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill or dried dill

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skewers
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Greek Chicken Skewers
  1. Prepare Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, combine the plain yogurt, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, cumin, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Whisk until well blended.
  2. Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Prepare Tzatziki: Grate cucumber, squeeze out excess water, then mix with yogurt, minced garlic, dried oregano, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Soak Skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for 5-10 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
  5. Skewer Chicken: Thread 4-5 pieces of marinated chicken onto each skewer, leaving space for even cooking.
  6. Cook Chicken: Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes or grill for 5-6 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
  7. Serve: Let skewers rest briefly, then serve with tzatziki sauce and desired sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 2skewersCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, marinate chicken for at least 1 hour, ideally 24 hours. Serve skewers fresh off the grill for best taste.

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