Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Marinated chicken skewers served with tzatziki sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Tzatziki Sauce
For Grilling
Method
Chicken Marinade Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the boneless chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large bowl.
- 2
- 3
Marinate the Chicken
Pour the marinade over the chicken pieces. Mix well to ensure all chicken pieces are coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
Tzatziki Sauce Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Cucumber
Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- 5
- 6
Chill the Sauce
Cover the tzatziki sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Grilling the Chicken
- 7
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 8
Prepare Skewers
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- 9
Assemble the Skewers
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.
- 10
Serving
- 11
Serve
Serve the chicken souvlaki warm with the tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.
