Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

Gluten Free
Health score
17%
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce
45 min.
4
218kcal

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Are you craving a delightful dish that encapsulates the taste of the Mediterranean? Look no further than our Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce! This gluten-free masterpiece is not only healthy but also bursting with flavor, making it the perfect choice for lunch or dinner. The combination of tender, marinated chicken grilled to perfection and vibrant zucchini creates a satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends.

One of the highlights of this recipe is the irresistible tzatziki sauce, which adds a refreshing touch to the skewers. Made from creamy low-fat yogurt and crisp cucumbers, complemented by garlic and zesty lemon juice, this sauce offers a deliciously cool contrast to the smokiness of the grilled chicken. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this high-protein dish, packed with healthy ingredients, in no time.

Children and adults alike will enjoy the fun of eating skewers, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. The easy-to-follow instructions will have you grilling up a mouthwatering meal that not only tastes great but also boasts just 218 calories per serving! So, fire up your grill and get ready to savor the tasty flavors of Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce – a dish that will transport your taste buds straight to Greece!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cucumber shredded peeled seeded
  •  garlic clove minced
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 cup yogurt plain low-fat
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • teaspoons oregano dried fresh chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • pound chicken breast halves boneless skinless cut into bite-sized pieces
  •  zucchini quartered cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Equipment

  • grill
  • ziploc bags
  • skewers

Directions

  1. To prepare souvlaki, combine first 5 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag.
  2. Add chicken to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes, turning bag once.
  3. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
  4. While chicken marinates, combine cucumber and next 4 ingredients, stirring well.
  5. To prepare skewers, remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Thread chicken and zucchini alternately onto each of 4 (8-inch) skewers.
  6. Place skewers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes or until chicken is done, turning once.
  7. Serve tzatziki sauce with chicken skewers.
  8. Remove 1 to 2 chicken and zucchini pieces from the skewers.
  9. Cut the chicken and zucchini into bite-sized pieces.
  10. Serve the chicken and zucchini with a small spoonful of tzatziki sauce for dipping on a rimmed plate.

Nutrition Facts

Calories218kcal
Protein50.01%
Fat32.4%
Carbs17.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.75
Glycemic Load
0.72
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
19.075217381768%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.28mg
Hesperetin
3.8mg
Naringenin
0.36mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.81mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:217.92kcal
10.9%
Fat:7.9g
12.15%
Saturated Fat:1.62g
10.14%
Carbohydrates:9.65g
3.22%
Net Carbohydrates:7.76g
2.82%
Sugar:5.6g
6.22%
Cholesterol:74.41mg
24.8%
Sodium:889.22mg
38.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.43g
54.86%
Vitamin B3:12.43mg
62.15%
Vitamin B6:1.11mg
55.34%
Selenium:38.14µg
54.48%
Vitamin C:31.04mg
37.63%
Phosphorus:333.02mg
33.3%
Potassium:830.79mg
23.74%
Vitamin B5:2.11mg
21.07%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.32%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.13%
Vitamin K:17.5µg
16.66%
Magnesium:60.91mg
15.23%
Calcium:112.53mg
11.25%
Folate:42.67µg
10.67%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.12%
Zinc:1.37mg
9.14%
Iron:1.51mg
8.38%
Vitamin E:1.24mg
8.26%
Fiber:1.89g
7.57%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.64%
Copper:0.12mg
6.19%
Vitamin A:285.04IU
5.7%
Source:My Recipes