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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Lemon Chicken Skewers with Homemade Tzatziki

This picture makes me drool just looking at it and remembering it's amazing flavors! This is a true keeper and a constant in our recipe rotation. Super easy and can be prepared ahead of time - what's not to love?

Ingredients:

  • Chicken Skewers:
    • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cubed
    • 3 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
    • 1 tbsp EVOO
    • 2 tbsp minced garlic
    • 2 tsp dried oregano
    • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
    • 1/2 tsp coriander
    • 3/4 tsp salt
    • 1/8 tsp pepper 
  • Tzatziki Sauce:
    • 1 cup peeled and diced cucumber (about 1/2) 
    • 1 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
    • juice of half a lemon 
    • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
    • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • pepper to taste 

Directions:

  1. Tzatziki sauce: mix all ingredients in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until chicken is grilled. 
  2. Prep chicken ahead to marinate: In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients and add the cubed chicken to coat. Cover or place in a gallon ziploc bag and refrigerate up to 3 hours. 
  3. Prep skewers with marinated chicken and heat the grill to medium-high heat. 
  4. Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side. 
  5. DONE! Serve with a vegetable or salad. 

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