Keto Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

Servings:

• Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• Chicken Souvlaki:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 800g), cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

• Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 1 cup (245g) Greek yogurt, full-fat
  • 1 cucumber (about 200g), grated and excess water squeezed out
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh dill, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

• To Serve:

  • Fresh lemon wedges
  • A sprinkle of fresh dill or parsley

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:
   

• In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
• Add the chicken chunks to the marinade and ensure they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.

1. Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:
   

• In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh dill.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

1. Cook the Chicken Souvlaki:
   

• Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
• Grill the skewers, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and has nice grill marks, about 10-12 minutes.

1. Serve:
   

• Serve the chicken souvlaki hot with a side of the tzatziki sauce.
• Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and a sprinkle of dill or parsley.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 400 kcal
• Total Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sodium: 200mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 4g
• Protein: 55g
  

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