Some ingredient links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon juiced
6 cloves garlic smashed
1 tbsp dried oregano
Tzatziki
½ cup Greek yogurt- ½ lemon juiced
- ⅓ cup cucumber finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
red pepper flakes a pinch
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then toss with the olive oil, juice of one lemon, smashed garlic and oregano. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Mix the yogurt, remaining lemon juice, cucumber, minced garlic and dill. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and chill.
- Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes if using. Heat the grill or grill pan to medium-high and thread the chicken onto skewers.
- Grill for about 6 minutes per side, until golden and the chicken reaches 165°F. Serve with the tzatziki.
Notes
Cut the chicken into even pieces so they cook at the same rate.
Adapted from Makinze Gore, Delish.
