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Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

Bushra
Traditional Greek chicken skewers marinated in olive oil, lemon, and herbs, served with homemade tzatziki sauce and pita bread.
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Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 10 skewers
Calories 191 kcal

Equipment

  • Wooden skewers
  • Griddle pan or grill
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

For the chicken souvlaki

  • 4 whole boneless chicken breasts approx. 1 kg/35 ounces
  • 4 tbsp olive oil

For the tzatziki sauce

  • 1 whole cucumber
  • 500 g strained yogurt 18 ounces

Instructions
 

  • Cut the chicken breasts into 2-3 cm pieces and place them in a large bowl, along with all the marinade ingredients. Use your hands to mix really well, cover with plastic wrap and put in the fridge for 30-60 minutes.
  • Pour in a blender the olive oil and grated garlic and blend until combined. Remove the skin and the seeds of the cucumber and grate it into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and leave aside for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 5.6gProtein: 23.3gFat: 8.3gSaturated Fat: 1.4gCholesterol: 72.4mgSodium: 279.8mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 0.3g
Keyword Greek marinade, grilled chicken skewers, traditional souvlaki, tzatziki sauce
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