Grilled Chicken Skewers with Homemade Tzatziki is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Grilled Chicken Skewers:
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken chunks to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers.
- Grill the skewers for about 6-8 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Once done, remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Homemade Tzatziki:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, seeded and grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Place the grated cucumber in a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl. Sprinkle with a little salt and let it sit for about 10 minutes to drain excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped dill.
- Squeeze the excess moisture from the grated cucumber and add it to the yogurt mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Season the tzatziki with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate the tzatziki for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the grilled chicken skewers with the homemade tzatziki on the side for dipping.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki!
