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    Home » Recipes » Cajun-Creole

    March 12, 2021

    Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce

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    These Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers are bursting with flavor and the chicken is juicy and tender.

    These lemon pepper chicken skewers with tzatziki sauce was inspired by my recent trip at the annual Greek Festival. Which is full of Greek food, music, heritage and cultural celebration. It’s just another reason to eat and drink in New Orleans. I ate a lot and still have some Greek pastries in my freezer for a rainy day. One of the first things I had was a goat burger and chicken skewer.

    Both were good but I figure my audience isn’t quite ready for goat burgers, so here’s my version of the classic souvlaki.

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    How to make Tzatziki Sauce?

    Mix cucumber and salt and let drain in a colander for 30 minutes, rinse under cold water, drain and pat dry. In a bowl mix yogurt, garlic, dill, mint, cayenne, vinegar, olive oil and cucumber together.

    Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce Cooking Tips:

    Soak skewers for minimal 30 minutes before grilling. You can use any leftover marinade from the chicken to baste chicken while cooking.

    Can you make ahead?

    Fridge Tzatziki: Place in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days max.

    Lemon pepper chicken skewers: You can marinate the chicken overnight for maximum flavor. If you cook a day in advance, after chicken cools off, place in an airtight container in the fridge for 7 days max.

    Reheating: Lemon pepper chicken skewers: Pop in a 350-degree oven for 10-15 minutes.

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    Substitution Options:

    You can use metal skewers if you have them.

    You can omit the cucumbers if you're in a rush or if you want the tzatziki sauce to have a longer shelf life.

    If you cannot find any dill or mint. The tzatziki sauce is still delicious without them.

    what to serve with Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce?

    • Flatbread with Shallot Herb Butter
    • Moist Southern Cornbread
    • Jasmine Vegetable Rice
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    Meal Ideas:

    • Coco Beignets
    • Bangkok Chicken Skewers with Thai Peanut Butter Sauce
    • Blackberry Mint Sangria

    The festival was such a blast and I loved getting to experience all of the delicious Greek food. As soon as I got home, I started thinking about how I could recreate some of my favorite dishes. This lemon pepper chicken skewers recipe is one of the results of that inspiration. If you get a chance to check out a Greek Festival near you, be sure to go! And if you make these skewers, please leave me a rating and review. Enjoy!

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    Lemon pepper chicken skewers with Tzatziki Sauce

    Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce

    This past weekend was the annual Greek Festival which is full of Greek food, music, heritage and cultural celebration. It’s just another reason to eat and drink in New Orleans. I ate a lot and still have some Greek pastries in my freezer for a rainy day. One of the first things I had was a goat burger and chicken skewer. Both were good but I figure my audience isn’t quite ready for goat burgers, so here’s my version of the classic souvlaki.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Greek
    Servings 4
    Calories

    Ingredients
      

    Lemon Pepper Chicken

    • 8 wooden skewers soaked
    • 6 chicken thighs boneless, skinless, chopped in 2 inch pieces
    • juice of 2 lemons
    • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
    • 1 tablespoon dill chopped
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne
    • cooking spray
    • 4 pita toasted

    Tzatziki Sauce

    • 1 cucumber peeled, grated
    • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
    • 1 cup Greek yogurt 2%
    • 1 garlic clove chopped
    • ½ tablespoon dill chopped
    • ½ tablespoon mint chopped
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
    • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • To make lemon pepper chicken skewers:
    • In a bowl mix chicken, lemon juice, lemon pepper, oregano, dill and cayenne together. Preheat a grill or grill pan on high spray with cooking spray. Skewer chicken and grill for 4 minutes each side. Place finished skewers on baking sheet in preheated oven.
    • Toast pita for 1-2 minutes each side. Serve with tzatziki sauce.
    • To make tzatziki sauce:
    • Mix cucumber and salt and let drain in a colander for 30 minutes, rinse under cold water, drain and pat dry. In a bowl mix yogurt, garlic, dill, mint, cayenne, vinegar, olive oil and cucumber together.

    Notes

    Preheat oven to 200 F

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0gCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg
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