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Greek Chicken Skewers (with Tzatziki)

A fresh and flavorful go-to recipe for your grill.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons plain greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons fresh mint, minced
  • Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 15 minutes
  • 1/2 medium seedless cucumber
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, minced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pitas, for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 4 garlic cloves, dried oregano, and 2 teaspoons mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Add chicken and stir to combine. Cover and place in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
  3. To make the tzatziki sauce, peel the cucumber and grate. Squeeze out excess liquid with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels, then add to a medium bowl.
  4. Add yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and mint, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add more lemon juice if needed. Cover and chill at least 20 minutes.
  5. When ready to cook, heat grill to medium heat.
  6. Place chicken on skewers, leaving about an inch of space on ends of skewers.
  7. Place chicken on grill over direct heat and cook about 8 minutes, flip and continue cooking until chicken is browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes more.
  8. Serve chicken with tzatziki sauce and pitas, if desired. Enjoy!
  9. To cook chicken in oven: Arrange skewers on a foil lined baking sheet. Turn on broiler and cook chicken 7-8 minutes per side under broiler until cooked through.

Notes

  • For the juiciest chicken, marinate for at least 1 hour; if you can, let it sit overnight for maximum flavor absorption.
  • To ensure even cooking, preheat your grill to medium-high heat and watch for the chicken to turn golden brown and slightly charred around the edges, which indicates it's done.
  • If you prefer a creamier tzatziki, use full-fat Greek yogurt and adjust the cucumber to your liking; just make sure to squeeze out excess liquid to prevent a watery sauce.
  • When grilling, leave a little space between pieces of chicken on the skewers to ensure even heat distribution and prevent steaming.
  • Store any leftover chicken and tzatziki in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat the chicken gently in the oven to avoid drying it out.