Grilled Greek Chicken Kabobs With Cucumber Sauce
Inspired by the Greek dish, Souvlaki with Tzatziki, we'll just call it Greek kebabs with cucumber sauce. You'll love the flavor that the lemon and herbs impart on the meat. Traditionally, Souvlaki was made with lamb. Early Greek immigrants found lamb to be too expensive in America and therefore began using lesser priced pork. Throughout the various regions of the Mediterranean, you'll encounter several versions of Souvlaki. Some use goat, lamb and pork. This recipe uses chicken. Should you choose to use another meat besides chicken, follow the same recipe. Just adjust your cooking time accordingly.
Total Steps
5
Ingredients
16
Tools Needed
6
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- 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 3/4 teaspoon dried sage
- 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 boneless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch squares
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- salt and pepper(optional)
Instructions
Step 1
In a bowl, combine 3/4 teaspoon dried basil, 3/4 teaspoon dried sage, 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram, 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/3 cup dry white wine, and 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil. Mix well to create the marinade. Pour the marinade into a large plastic freezer bag and add the 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch squares. Press out the air and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
Step 2
Remove the chicken from the freezer bag. Pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan. Bring the marinade to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 8 minutes. Allow the marinade to cool completely.
Step 3
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.
Step 4
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to high heat. Grill the chicken skewers for 5 to 7 minutes per side, rotating and basting frequently with the reserved and cooled marinade until cooked through. Remove the skewers from the grill and serve immediately with the prepared cucumber sauce.
Step 5
To prepare the Cucumber Sauce, whisk the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper into the Greek yogurt. Add the peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumber and mix well.