Marinated chicken threaded onto skewers and grilled with lemon, herbs, and garlic, paired with cool Greek yogurt tzatziki sauce.
# What You'll 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 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 8 wooden or metal skewers
→ Tzatziki Sauce
11 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
12 - 0.5 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 0.5 lemon
17 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
18 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
→ Serving
19 - Lemon wedges
20 - Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Add chicken cubes and toss thoroughly to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for optimal flavor development.
02 - While chicken marinates, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber with excess liquid removed, finely minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Stir until well blended and smooth. Transfer to refrigerator until ready to serve.
03 - If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
04 - Remove marinated chicken from refrigerator and thread pieces evenly onto prepared skewers, distributing evenly along the length of each skewer.
05 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature. Lightly coat grates with oil to prevent sticking.
06 - Place skewers on preheated grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and develops light charring on the exterior.
07 - Remove skewers from grill and allow to rest for 2 minutes. Serve immediately with chilled tzatziki sauce, lemon wedges, and a garnish of fresh herbs.
