Chicken Souvlaki With Tzatziki Sauce

A classic Greek dish made easy. This is so delicious and healthy. Make extra tzatziki sauce to have with a basic cucumber, tomato and red onion salad. YUM! :)

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or chicken tenders)
• 1⁄2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon lemon zest
• 2  tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped or 1  teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
•  salt & pepper
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 1  seedless cucumber, grated
•  salt, for sprinkling
• 2  cups  low-fat Greek yogurt (2-7 oz. containers)
• 3 -4  tablespoons lemon juice
• 4  garlic cloves, minced and made into a paste
• 2  tablespoons fresh dill or 1  teaspoon dried dill, crushed
•  salt & pepper

Directions

1. Put chicken in zip-top plastic bag.
2. In a bowl or measuring cup, add lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, garlic,.
3. olive oil, salt & pepper; whisk to combine.
4. Pour marinade over chicken in bag, seal bag and shake to coat chicken.
5. Let chicken marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours, turning occasionally.
6. While chicken is marinating, prepare tzatziki sauce.
7. Place grated cucumber in a colander, sprinkle with salt and let drain 30 minutes.
8. Wring out any excess water from cucumber and combine with yogurt in a bowl.
9. Add lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt and pepper.
10. Stir to combine, let sit for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to marry.
11. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
12. Add chicken to hot grill pan; discard marinade.
13. Grill chicken 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked thoroughly.
14. Allow chicken to rest on cutting board for 5 minutes.
15. Squeeze lemon juice over chicken before serving.
16. Serve with Tzatziki Sauce.