1kgboneless skinless chicken breastscut into 2 cm cubes
60mlextra-virgin olive oil
Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
1Tbspred wine vinegar
3garlic clovesminced
2tspdried oregano
1tspdried basil
1tspdried thyme
1tspground coriander
1tspfine sea salt
½tspfreshly ground black pepper
Vegetables
2medium red bell pepperscut into 2 cm squares
2medium zucchinissliced 1 cm thick
1large red onioncut into wedges
2Tbspolive oil
Pinchsea salt plus ½ tsp dried oregano and ½ tsp dried basil
Tzatziki Sauce
240gplain Greek yogurt
½English cucumbergrated and squeezed dry
1garlic cloveminced
1Tbspfresh dillchopped
1Tbspfresh lemon juice
1Tbspextra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepperto taste
To Serve
Lemon wedges
Chopped fresh parsley or dill
Instructions
Prepare the marinade
In a medium bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, vinegar, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, coriander, salt, and pepper.
Marinate the chicken
Place chicken cubes in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over, seal, and massage to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes and up to 2 hours.
Season the vegetables
In a separate bowl toss bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion with 2 Tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, and the remaining oregano and basil.
Preheat grill or oven
For grilling, heat to medium-high (about 200 °C). For oven baking, preheat to 205 °C and set a rack in the upper third. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Lightly oil grill grates or a baking sheet.
Assemble the kebabs
Thread pieces in this order: bell pepper, red onion, zucchini, two chicken cubes. Repeat the pattern twice per skewer and finish with a vegetable.
Cook the kebabs
Grill method: Place skewers on hot grates and cook 4 to 6 minutes per side, turning once, until the thickest chicken pieces reach 73 °C.
Oven method: Arrange skewers on the prepared baking sheet and roast 16 to 22 minutes, turning halfway. For extra char, switch to the broiler for the final 2 minutes, watching closely.
Make the tzatziki
Combine yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate until serving.
Serve
Let cooked kebabs rest 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, add lemon wedges, and offer the chilled tzatziki on the side for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrient
Amount
% DV**
Calories
194
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Fat
7 g
11 %
Saturated Fat
1 g
6 %
Cholesterol
58 mg
19 %
Sodium
381 mg
17 %
Potassium
672 mg
19 %
Carbohydrates
7 g
2 %
Fiber
1 g
4 %
Sugar
5 g
6 %
Protein
23 g
46 %
Vitamin A
1 045 IU
21 %
Vitamin C
52 mg
63 %
Calcium
66 mg
7 %
Iron
1 mg
6 %
**% Daily Values are based on a 2 000-calorie diet.