Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: strained yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Strained yogurt offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing a neutral flavor.

red onions

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: white onions

Shallots add a milder flavor, while white onions are often less expensive.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork tenderloin

Thighs are juicier and pork tenderloin is often cheaper.

Combine lemon juice, fresh oregano, olive oil, garlic, and salt in a bowl and shake.

Add chicken to the marinade and mix well.

Refrigerate the chicken to marinate for about 30 minutes.

Skewer the marinated chicken onto skewers along with zucchini.

Cook the skewers for about 8 minutes or until the chicken is done.

Prepare tzatziki sauce by adding shredded cucumber to Greek yogurt.

Add garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to the yogurt mixture and stir.

Serve the skewers with tzatziki sauce, fresh sliced tomatoes, and feta cheese.

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