Looking for a quick and easy meal that’s packed with flavour? These Lemon Marinated Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce are the perfect option! The marinade infuses the chicken with bright citrus, herbs, and spices, while the tzatziki sauce—a thick, creamy, and downright addicting Greek yoghurt-based sauce—adds a refreshing contrast. Since the chicken is cut into small pieces, it grills up in no time, meaning you get to enjoy it sooner! Just don’t marinate it for too long—anything more than a few hours can change the texture of the chicken. Serve with warm pita and a fresh salad for an easy, flavour-packed meal.
Ingredients:
Chicken Skewers
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, grated or finely minced
2 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried parsley
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
700g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2.5cm cubes
Tzatziki Sauce
1 cup grated telegraph cucumber (or finely diced)
1 ½ cups plain Greek yoghurt (non-fat, 2%, or full-fat)
Juice of ½ a lemon
1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
½ tsp grated garlic (or 1 tsp for extra garlic flavour)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Chicken Skewers
In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 4 hours for extra flavour).
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before cooking.
Preheat the BBQ or a grill pan to medium-high heat (around 200°C).
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers. Lightly oil the grill to prevent sticking.
Cook the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 75°C).
Tzatziki Sauce
Place the grated cucumber in a clean tea towel or paper towels and squeeze out the excess moisture.
Transfer the cucumber to a bowl and mix in the Greek yoghurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve the chicken skewers with the tzatziki sauce, warm pita, and a fresh Greek salad for a complete meal.
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