Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce
This dish features flavorful grilled chicken skewers accompanied by a cool and creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for a light and refreshing meal.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Combine marinade ingredients
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Coat the chicken
Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and ensure they are well coated.
- 3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Tip: Marinate overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
Preparing the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1
Prep the cucumber
Grate the cucumber, sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes, then drain excess water.
Tip: Use a clean cloth to squeeze the grated cucumber for a thicker tzatziki sauce.
- 2
Mix ingredients
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Chill
Chill the sauce until ready to serve.
How to Make Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce
Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings
- 1
Grilling the Chicken
Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers and grill over medium heat until cooked through, about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- 2
Toasting the Pita
Warm the pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes on each side for a warm, toasty texture.
- 3
Serving
Arrange chicken skewers and pita on a platter, and spoon tzatziki into a small bowl for dipping. Serve immediately.
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