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
Prep Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

Chicken Kebabs:

  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • 9 g Garlic (3 minced garlic cloves)
  • 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 and skinless)
  • 240 g Bell peppers (2 medium, diced)
  • 588 g Zucchini (3 medium, sliced)
  • 197 g Red onion (1 medium, diced)

Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 301 g cucumber (1 medium, peeled & seeded, chopped into small pieces)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 g Garlic (1 minced garlic clove)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Parsley (Chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh dill (Chopped)
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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 oi.
  • 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 174 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 49mg16%
Sodium 395mg17%
Potassium 550mg16%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 806IU16%
Vitamin C 40mg48%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 

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