Marinated chicken skewers grilled with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, paired with creamy tzatziki sauce.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken Skewers
01 - 1.3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 8 wooden or metal skewers
→ Tzatziki Sauce
11 - 1 cup Greek yogurt (2% or nonfat)
12 - ½ cucumber, grated and excess liquid squeezed out
13 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
14 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
16 - Juice of ½ lemon
17 - ½ teaspoon salt
18 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Serving
19 - Lemon wedges
20 - Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
# Steps:
01 - In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Add chicken cubes and toss until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for optimal flavor development.
02 - While chicken marinates, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
04 - Remove marinated chicken from refrigerator and thread pieces evenly onto skewers, distributing the marinade evenly across each skewer.
05 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
06 - Place skewers on hot grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken is cooked through with light charring on the exterior.
07 - Remove skewers from grill and rest for 2 minutes. Serve hot with chilled tzatziki sauce, lemon wedges, and fresh herb garnish.
