Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce
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
For the Chicken
For the Tzatziki Sauce
For Serving
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.
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
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce
Arrange Presentation
Serve the grilled chicken skewers on a large platter alongside the warm pita with a bowl of tzatziki sauce in the center.
Garnish
Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley for added color.