Greek Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki and Greek Salad

Name: Greek Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki and Greek Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 kg deboned chicken thighs (cut into medium pieces); 6 tablespoons Greek yogurt (quality); 4 garlic cloves (large, minced); 1 lemon (juice and zest); olive oil (generous drizzle); 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon ground cumin (leveled); 1 tablespoon sweet paprika (leveled); 1 teaspoon cinnamon (small); salt (generous); pepper (generous); 500 g Greek yogurt (quality, not 'à la grecque'); 1 cucumber (large); dill (large handful, chopped); mint (small handful, chopped); salt; pepper; 2 garlic cloves (de-germed); olive oil; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (or replace with lemon); 3 tomatoes (large); 0.75 cucumber; Kalamata olives (large handful); basil leaves (large handful); feta cheese; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon dried oregano

A delicious Greek-inspired dish featuring marinated chicken skewers, homemade tzatziki, and a fresh Greek salad.

50 min

5 servings

Medium

Cooked by 4 people

Greek Chicken Skewers Tzatziki Salad

Ingredients

For the marinade

1.5 kg deboned chicken thighs(cut into medium pieces)
6 tablespoons Greek yogurt(quality)
4 garlic cloves(large, minced)
1 lemon(juice and zest)
olive oil(generous drizzle)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon ground cumin(leveled)
1 tablespoon sweet paprika(leveled)
1 teaspoon cinnamon(small)

To taste

salt(generous)
pepper(generous)
salt
pepper
pepper
salt(a little)

For the tzatziki

500 g Greek yogurt(quality, not 'à la grecque')
1 cucumber(large)
dill(large handful, chopped)
mint(small handful, chopped)
2 garlic cloves(de-germed)
olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar(or replace with lemon)

For the Greek salad

3 tomatoes(large)
0.75 cucumber
Kalamata olives(large handful)
basil leaves(large handful)
feta cheese
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried oregano

For serving

pita bread(or grilled potatoes)

Instructions

For the marinade

1
Step 1: Prepare the marinade
The day before, mix the yogurt with the marinade ingredients. De-germ and mince the garlic cloves. Taste to check seasoning (salt, pepper, spices, herbs), but be aware it's very garlicky! Cut the chicken pieces to a medium size for skewering the next day. Mix, cover with film, and refrigerate.

For the tzatziki

2
Step 2: Prepare the tzatziki
15 min
Before your meal, grate and drain the cucumber with a little salt for 15 minutes, then press it. Mix all ingredients, including de-germed and minced garlic. Taste, adjust seasoning and herbs, and refrigerate to marinate.

For the skewers

3
Step 3: Cook the skewers
Skewer the marinated chicken pieces, making about 12 small skewers. Cook them on a plancha, BBQ, or pan until well grilled on the outside and cooked through.

For the Greek salad

4
Step 4: Prepare the Greek salad
At the last minute, cut the tomatoes and cucumber into large pieces, mix with olives and basil. Add the vinaigrette, mix well, and top with feta.

Assembly

5
Step 5: Serve
Serve with the base of tzatziki, Greek salad, pita bread or grilled potatoes, and enjoy.

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Instructions

For the marinade

Step 1: Prepare the marinade

For the tzatziki

Step 2: Prepare the tzatziki

For the skewers

Step 3: Cook the skewers

For the Greek salad

Step 4: Prepare the Greek salad

Assembly

Step 5: Serve

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