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Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Dipping Sauce

Marinated chicken skewers served with homemade tzatziki sauce.
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • CHICKEN SOUVLAKI:
  • 3 T. fresh lemon juice
  • 3 T. olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • TZATZIKI DIPPING SAUCE :
  • 1/2 c. plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1 T. lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 c. cucumber peeled, seeded, and shredded

Instructions

  • CHICKEN SOUVLAKI: Combine 3 tablespoons lemon juice, olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper in a zip-lock plastic bag; seal and shake to combine. Add chicken to bag; seal and shake to coat. Marinate chicken in refrigerator for 1-2 hours, turning once.
  • Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Thread the chicken onto each of 4 (8-inch) skewers.
  • Heat a grill coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add skewers; cook 8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear, turning once.
  • TZATZIKI DIPPING SAUCE: Combine yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 garlic clove and cucumber in a small bowl; stir well.
  • Serve chicken souvlaki as an appetizer with tzatziki dipping sauce OR serve in warm pita bread, with a crisp Greek salad and tzatziki sauce.