Ingredients
Kabobs:
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¼ cup olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-sized pieces
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6 wooden skewers, or as needed
Sauce:
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1 (6 ounce) container plain Greek-style yogurt
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½ cucumber - peeled, seeded, and grated
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 teaspoons white vinegar
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 pinch salt
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
![ingredients gathered to make chicken souvlaki]()
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Prepare kabobs: Combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, and salt in a large resealable bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air and seal the bag; marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
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Prepare sauce: Mix yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate sauce for flavors to blend, 1 to 2 hours.
![tzatziki sauce ingredients mixed together]()
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Soak wooden skewers in a bowl of cold water for about 15 minutes. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
![wooden skewers soaking in cold water]()
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Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto the soaked skewers. Discard unused marinade.
![chicken threaded onto soaked skewers]()
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Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until browned on all sides and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 7 to 8 minutes per side.
![chicken grilled until browned on all sides]()
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Serve with tzatziki sauce. Enjoy!
![chicken souvlaki served with tzatziki sauce and other sides]()
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Editor's Note:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 268 | Calories |
| 17g | Fat |
| 3g | Carbs |
| 26g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 268 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 17g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
| Cholesterol 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium 295mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate 3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 26g | 51% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 4% |
| Calcium 21mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 236mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
