Juicy chicken skewers marinated with lemon and herbs, grilled and paired with cool, creamy tzatziki sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Skewers
01 - 1.3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 8 wooden or metal skewers
→ Tzatziki Sauce
11 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2% or nonfat
12 - ½ cucumber, grated and excess liquid squeezed out
13 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
14 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
16 - Juice of ½ lemon
17 - ½ teaspoon salt
18 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Serving
19 - Lemon wedges
20 - Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
# How To Make:
01 - In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Add chicken cubes and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
04 - Remove marinated chicken from refrigerator and evenly thread pieces onto skewers.
05 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
06 - Place chicken skewers on hot grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, turning once, until cooked through with light charring.
07 - Remove skewers from grill and rest for 2 minutes. Serve hot with chilled tzatziki, lemon wedges, and fresh herb garnish.
