Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Olive oil; Lemon juice; Garlic; Dried oregano; Salt and pepper; Chicken breasts; Wooden or metal skewers; Greek yogurt; Cucumber; Lemon juice; Garlic; Salt and pepper; Pita bread; Lemon wedges

Juicy chicken skewers with a refreshing cucumber yogurt sauce

This dish features flavorful grilled chicken skewers accompanied by a cool and creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for a light and refreshing meal.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Marinade

Olive oil

1/4 cup

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Dried oregano

1 teaspoon

Salt and pepper

To taste

For the Chicken

Chicken breasts

4 boneless, skinless, cut into cubes

Wooden or metal skewers

For the Tzatziki Sauce

Greek yogurt

1 cup

Cucumber

1/2, grated and drained

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Salt and pepper

To taste

For Serving

Pita bread

4 pieces

Lemon wedges

For garnish

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Combine marinade ingredients

In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Coat the chicken

Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and ensure they are well coated.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Marinate overnight for maximum flavor infusion.

Preparing the Tzatziki Sauce

Prep the cucumber

Grate the cucumber, sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes, then drain excess water.

Use a clean cloth to squeeze the grated cucumber for a thicker tzatziki sauce.

Mix ingredients

In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

Chill

Chill the sauce until ready to serve.

Cooking Process

Grilling the Chicken

Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers and grill over medium heat until cooked through, about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally.

Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it's fully cooked.

Toasting the Pita

Warm the pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes on each side for a warm, toasty texture.

Serving

Arrange chicken skewers and pita on a platter, and spoon tzatziki into a small bowl for dipping. Serve immediately.

Plating & Serving