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Chicken Souvlaki With Tzatziki Recipe

A kick start to a perfect Christmas meal, Chicken Souvlaki is a great starter option to make your party more interesting.

Course

appetizer side dish, snack

Cuisine

greek, international

Prep Time

3 hours

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

sticks

Ingredients

Marinade :

500 gms chicken breast cut into 1′ inch pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp lemon juice
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp oregano
salt as needed
1 tsp black pepper

Tzatziki :

2 Cucumbers grated and squeezed
1.5 cups Plain Greek Yogurt
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic minced
1 tbsp Oilve Oil
salt as needed
1/2 tsp black pepper crushed

Course

appetizer side dish, snack

Cuisine

greek, international

Prep Time

3 hours

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

sticks

Ingredients

Marinade :

500 gms chicken breast cut into 1′ inch pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp lemon juice
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp oregano
salt as needed
1 tsp black pepper

Tzatziki :

2 Cucumbers grated and squeezed
1.5 cups Plain Greek Yogurt
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic minced
1 tbsp Oilve Oil
salt as needed
1/2 tsp black pepper crushed

Instructions

Mix chicken and Marinade in a bowl and keep aside to marinate for at least 3 hours to overnight.
Take marinated chicken pieces and thread into 2-3 skewers or more
Heat some oil in a large skillet over high heat and place skewers on it for 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked . You can even BBQ it.
Serve Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki, flatbreads, lettuce/cabbage and tossed salad.

Tzatziki :

Peel and cut the sides of cucumber, coarsely grate it, squeeze the grated cucumber well and discard the water.
Place the squeezed cucumber in a bowl and add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Keep aside for at least 15-20 minutes for the flavors to blend.

Recipe Notes

If you liked this recipe, then try making at home this Christmas and enjoy with family and friends. Also share your feedback with me in comments below.

Love : Shaheen