Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 500 grams Chicken breasts cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or as needed
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
  • 2 Cucumbers grated and squeezed
  • 1-1/2 cups Hung Curd (Greek Yogurt)
  • 2 teaspoons White Wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper powder

Steps

  1. To begin making the Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki recipe, firstly mix chicken and marinade in a bowl and keep aside to marinate for at least 3 hours to overnight.
  2. Take marinated chicken pieces and thread into 2 to 3 skewers or more.
  3. Heat some oil in a large skillet over high heat and place skewers on it for 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked. You can even BBQ it.
  4. Serve Chicken Souvlaki with tzatziki, flatbreads, lettuce/cabbage and tossed salad.
  5. The next step is to make the tzatziki dip. Peel and cut the sides of cucumber, coarsely grate it, squeeze the grated cucumber well and discard the water.
  6. Place the squeezed cucumber in a bowl and add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  7. Keep aside for at least 15 to 20 minutes for the flavours to blend. It is ready to be served.
  8. Serve Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki along with Mujaddara for a weekend night dinner with your family.