Grilled Chicken Souvlaki with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
This authentic Mediterranean favorite features tender, lemon-herb marinated chicken skewers grilled to char-grilled perfection and served with a cool, creamy garlic-cucumber tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil plus extra for brushing the grill
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice about 1 large lemon
- 1 tbsp dried oregano Greek oregano preferred
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt full fat or 2% for the tzatziki
- 0.5 cup English cucumber grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
- 1 tsp kosher salt divided
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
Notes
For the best results, soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Serve with warm pita bread, sliced red onions, and cherry tomatoes for a complete meal.