Chicken Souvlaki With Tzatziki Sauce |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A classic Greek dish made easy. This is so delicious and healthy. Make extra tzatziki sauce to have with a basic cucumber, tomato and red onion salad. YUM! :) Ingredients:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or chicken tenders) |
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice |
1 teaspoon lemon zest |
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
salt & pepper |
1 lemon, juice of |
1 seedless cucumber, grated |
salt, for sprinkling |
2 cups low-fat greek yogurt (2-7 oz. containers) |
3 -4 tablespoons lemon juice |
4 garlic cloves, minced and made into a paste |
2 tablespoons fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill, crushed |
salt & pepper |
Directions:
1. Put chicken in zip-top plastic bag.
2. In a bowl or measuring cup, add lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, garlic,.
3. olive oil, salt & pepper; whisk to combine.
4. Pour marinade over chicken in bag, seal bag and shake to coat chicken.
5. Let chicken marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours, turning occasionally.
6. While chicken is marinating, prepare tzatziki sauce.
7. Place grated cucumber in a colander, sprinkle with salt and let drain 30 minutes.
8. Wring out any excess water from cucumber and combine with yogurt in a bowl.
9. Add lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt and pepper.
10. Stir to combine, let sit for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to marry.
11. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
12. Add chicken to hot grill pan; discard marinade.
13. Grill chicken 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked thoroughly.
14. Allow chicken to rest on cutting board for 5 minutes.
15. Squeeze lemon juice over chicken before serving.
16. Serve with Tzatziki Sauce.
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