Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers — Chicken Souvlaki
Around 30% fewer calories and significantly lower fat, skinless chicken thigh marinated in a full-fat Greek yoghurt and lemon base rather than heavy oil, with the authentic oregano, garlic, and charred lemon brightness of the classic.
Categories
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
For 2 servings
Instructions
Prep
Mince 3 garlic cloves and 1 additional garlic clove for tzatziki. Mix 150g Greek yoghurt with minced garlic, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp oregano, ½ tsp thyme, ½ tsp smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add 500g chicken thigh chunks, toss to coat, cover, refrigerate 1 hour minimum. Grate cucumber, squeeze dry. Combine 200g Greek yoghurt, cucumber, minced garlic, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp fresh dill, salt; set aside.
Grill
Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Heat a griddle pan or grill to high. Cook skewers 5 to 6 minutes per side until deeply charred and cooked through, turning once. Internal temperature should reach 75°C.
Plate
Transfer skewers to a serving plate. Serve with tzatziki, lemon wedges, and fresh oregano scattered over.
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