Low Sodium Chicken Souvlaki Skewers with Tzatziki

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

Low Sodium Chicken Souvlaki Skewers with Tzatziki

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the marinade

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
Extra Virgin Olive Oil FIELD DAY OLIVE OIL EXTRA VIRGIN Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp kosher salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ tsp black pepper

For the skewers

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces

For the tzatziki

1 cup full-fat greek yogurt
½ english cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, finely grated
2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
¼ tsp kosher salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For serving

lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper until combined.
2
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss until every piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.

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