Greek Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

plain yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt enhances creaminess while reducing calories.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are more affordable and remain juicy when cooked.

Cut all the fat off of the chicken breasts.

Cut chicken breasts into about 1-inch cubes, keeping them the same size for even cooking.

Crush the garlic and add it to a medium to large bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the bowl.

Add 1/3 cup of plain Greek yogurt to the bowl.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Add 1 teaspoon of thyme and 1/2 teaspoon of mint to the bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the bowl.

Whisk the marinade ingredients together.

Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and mix until all pieces are covered.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight (creator suggests about 5 hours).

Prepare tzatziki sauce by shredding half a cucumber after peeling it.

Add the shredded cucumber to a bowl.

Add about 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) of plain yogurt to the bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the bowl.

Add about 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder to the bowl.

Add another 1/2 teaspoon of mint to the bowl.

Mix the tzatziki ingredients together and season with a little salt and pepper.

Cover the tzatziki and refrigerate to let the flavors meld.

After marinating, preheat the oven to broil at 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Skewer the marinated chicken onto skewers and place them on a pan to catch drippings.

Once the oven is preheated, place the skewers in the oven.

Broil for 5 minutes, checking at 3 minutes for doneness.

Flip the skewers after the first side is browned and broil for another 5 minutes, checking again at 3 minutes.

Remove from the oven when cooked through and enjoy with Greek salad or pita and tzatziki.

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