Description
These Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers are marinated in a flavorful blend of lemon, garlic, and herbs, then grilled to perfection. Serve them with a creamy tzatziki sauce for a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Skewers:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- wooden skewers soaked in water (if using)
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber (squeeze out excess liquid)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken cubes and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: Mix together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
- Grill the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. Grill for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked.
- Serve: Serve the chicken skewers warm with tzatziki sauce on the side.
Notes
- These skewers pair well with pita bread, rice, or a Greek salad.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based yogurt for the tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
