Description
Grilled chicken and vegetables with a herby, spicy, lemony marinade and served with tangy tzatziki sauce on the side. A simple, flavorful recipe that will transport you right to the Greek isles!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch cubes)
- 2 red bell peppers (cut into four pieces each)
- 1 large zucchini (cut diagonally into ½ inch slices)
- 6 green onions
- ¼ cup fresh oregano leaves (chopped)
- 6 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients
- 16 ounces greek yogurt
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cucumber (peeled and grated with a cheese grater)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the marinade: Whisk together the oregano, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, parsley and pepper flakes. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Put chicken into one large bowl or ziplock bag and the veggies in a second. Pour 2/3rds of the marinade over chicken and the rest over the vegetables. Stir each to coat and place in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Make the tzatziki: Add greek yogurt, garlic, vinegar, oregano, lemon juice and olive oil to a bowl, mixing to combine. Using a paper towel, blot the grated cucumber to remove any extra moisture. Add to yogurt mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat bbq or grill pan to medium high heat. Thread chicken pieces onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water before using).
- Transfer chicken skewers and vegetables to the hot grill. Grill for about 5 minutes, then flip all the skewers and vegetables and grill for another 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender with char marks.
- Serve skewers and veggies family style with tzatziki sauce on the side. Best served with rice pilaf, pita bread, and feta!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Marinade Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Entrée, Meat