Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
These Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers are a vibrant, flavorful dish featuring tender marinated chicken grilled to perfection and served with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for summer cookouts or light dinners, this recipe combines zesty lemon, fragrant oregano, and creamy Greek yogurt for a delicious Mediterranean experience.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 59 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Skewers:
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (plus more for grilling)
- 2 lemons, thinly sliced
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cucumber, peeled and grated
Instructions
- Soak Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Prepare Marinade and Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine salt, yogurt, garlic, oregano, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Add trimmed chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour to infuse flavors.
- Make Tzatziki Sauce: Squeeze excess water from the grated cucumber using a clean cloth or paper towel. In a separate bowl, mix the drained cucumber with plain yogurt, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Chill the sauce until ready to serve for best flavor.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers, alternating with thin lemon slices for added flavor and moisture.
- Grill Skewers: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a slight char.
- Serve: Remove the skewers from the grill and serve hot alongside chilled tzatziki sauce, perfect for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- You can marinate the chicken for up to 4 hours for deeper flavor infusion.
- Serve with pita bread, salad, or rice to complete the meal.
- Tzatziki sauce can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator to enhance flavors.
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