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Grilled Greek Chicken with Cooling Yogurt Sauce

Grilled Greek Chicken with Cooling Yogurt Sauce


  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

Greek Chicken Skewers with Yogurt Sauce is a quick weeknight dinner that you can throw together in about 30 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken breasts, cubed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt, unflavored, full-fat
  • ¼ cup dill, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tbsp grated cucumber, squeezed of excess water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Step: Toss the cubed chicken with olive oil, honey, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, oregano and pepper.
  2. Step: Preheat the grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (medium heat), then clean and oil the grill.
  3. Step: Combine the Greek yogurt, chopped dill, garlic clove, cucumber, lemon juice, and kosher salt; cover and refrigerate until serving.
  4. Step: Thread the chicken onto skewers.
  5. Step: Grill the skewers for 5-6 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  6. Step: Serve the grilled chicken with the chilled yogurt sauce.

Notes

Refrigerator: Store chicken and yogurt sauce in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Freezer: Wrap cooled chicken tightly in foil and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Yogurt sauce does not freeze well.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 436 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 433 mg
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.003 g
  • Carbohydrates: 11 g
  • Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 57 g
  • Cholesterol: 148 mg

Keywords: Greek chicken, chicken skewers, tzatziki, grilled chicken, yogurt sauce