How to Make Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce | Chicken Recipes | Allrecipes.com

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.

Fire up your grill to medium-high heat.

In a large resalable plastic bag, add 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Cut 1 1/2 lb skinless boneless chicken breast halves into bite-sized pieces and add to the bag.

Gently shake the bag to coat the chicken with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, seal it, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

While the chicken is marinating, make the tzatziki sauce by combining 6 oz plain Greek style yogurt, 1/2 peeled seeded and grated cucumber, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp white vinegar, 1 clove minced garlic, and a pinch of salt.

Refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for 1 to 2 hours to blend the flavors.

After marinating, soak wooden skewers in water for about 15 minutes to prevent them from catching fire.

Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread onto the soaked skewers.

Feel free to add cut-up vegetables like mushrooms, onion, or bell peppers to the skewers.

Cook the chicken on the preheated grill, turning frequently, until nicely browned on all sides and no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes.

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