Chicken Kebabs with Tzatziki

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Chicken Kebabs with Tzatziki

Tired of boring plain, boring chicken? Try this greek inspired chicken recipe.
Course Dinner
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken Kebabs

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. dried coriander
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 2 lbs. chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 240 grams bell peppers diced
  • 588 grams zucchini 3 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 197 grams red onion 1 large red onion, diced

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 301 grams cucumber peeled & seeded, chopped into small pieces (1 medium cucumber)
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. parsley chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh dill chopped

Instructions

  • Prepare marinade by stirring together first 10 ingredients (through salt & pepper). Let chicken soak in marinade for 2 hours.
  • Cut chicken into pieces for kebabs.
  • Toss bell peppers, zucchini and red onion in 2 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Thread chicken pieces, peppers, zucchini and onions on the skewers.
  • Cook skewers 7-9 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165 degrees F in the center. Turn after about 4 minutes.
  • Prepare the tzatziki sauce by placing chopped cucumber in a strainer and sprinkle with salt (lightly). Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Squeeze cucumbers in a paper towel to drain the excess water, and then place in food processor. Pulse to finely chop.
  • Pour cucumbers into a large mixing bowl, add yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley and dill. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Whisk all ingredients.
  • Drizzle tzatziki sauce over kebabs and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Kebabs with Tzatziki
Amount Per Serving (1 kebab)
Calories 522 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 14g
Cholesterol 148mg49%
Sodium 1186mg52%
Potassium 1651mg47%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 57g114%
Vitamin A 2417IU48%
Vitamin C 120mg145%
Calcium 148mg15%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 

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