Chicken Souvlaki

Chicken Souvlaki is a flavorful Greek barbecue dish featuring marinated chicken skewers, grilled to perfection. Served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce, it's a healthy and satisfying meal that celebrates the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 400 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon, dried
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Wooden skewers - 4 (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
• Cucumber - 100 grams (for tzatziki)
• Greek yogurt - 150 grams (for tzatziki)
• Dill - 1 tablespoon, chopped (for tzatziki)
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced (for tzatziki)
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon (for tzatziki)
• Olive oil - 1 teaspoon (for tzatziki)

Steps

1. Cut the chicken breast into 2.5 cm cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Pour the marinade over the chicken cubes, mix well, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
4. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the tzatziki sauce. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water.
5. In a bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, dill, minced garlic, salt, and olive oil. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
6. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
7. Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked wooden skewers.
8. Grill the chicken skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
9. Serve the chicken souvlaki hot with the tzatziki sauce on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in healthy fats from olive oil, contributing to heart health.

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