Greek Chicken Souvlaki Skewers with Dairy-Free Cucumber Tzatziki
Craving authentic mediterranean grilled chicken skewers paired with zesty garlic cucumber sauce.? Juicy grilled Greek chicken skewers marinated in lemon juice, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and oregano, served with creamy dairy-free coconut cucumber tzatziki.
Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
12 Mins
Total Yield
4 Servings
Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs organic boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil and 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp dried Greek oregano, 1 tsp sea salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup plain unsweetened coconut milk yogurt (for tzatziki)
- 1 cup English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp fresh dill and 1 tbsp lemon juice (for tzatziki)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, sea salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken cubes and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Thread chicken onto bamboo or metal skewers.
- Step 3: Preheat grill or cast-iron grill pan to MEDIUM-HIGH. Grill skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- Step 4: Mix coconut yogurt, squeezed cucumber, fresh dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl to make tzatziki.
- Step 5: Serve skewers hot with a side of chilled tzatziki and kalamata olives.
Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving)
Calories
360 kcal
Protein
42g
Healthy Fats
18g
Net Carbs
4g
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