CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE
A classic Greek dish made easy. This is so delicious and healthy. Make extra tzatziki sauce to have with a basic cucumber, tomato and red onion salad. YUM! :)
Provided by RagDoll90
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Put chicken in zip-top plastic bag.
- In a bowl or measuring cup, add lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, garlic,.
- olive oil, salt & pepper; whisk to combine.
- Pour marinade over chicken in bag, seal bag and shake to coat chicken.
- Let chicken marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours, turning occasionally.
- While chicken is marinating, prepare tzatziki sauce.
- Place grated cucumber in a colander, sprinkle with salt and let drain 30 minutes.
- Wring out any excess water from cucumber and combine with yogurt in a bowl.
- Add lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt and pepper.
- Stir to combine, let sit for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to marry.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to hot grill pan; discard marinade.
- Grill chicken 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked thoroughly.
- Allow chicken to rest on cutting board for 5 minutes.
- Squeeze lemon juice over chicken before serving.
- Serve with Tzatziki Sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.3, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 80.1, Sodium 222.4, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 11.5, Protein 31.7
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