Grilled Chicken Souvlaki
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki is always a favorite grilled chicken at my house. The marinade makes the most tender, moist and flavorful chicken. This chicken is gluten-free and easy to prepare.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 321kcal
Ingredients
- 6 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 lemons juiced
- 2 lemons zested
- ¼ cup avocado oil or olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ or a dash of red pepper flakes
- For sauce:
- ½ cup plain no sugar full-fat yogurt
- 1 English cucumber diced small
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon dill
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness. Trim off fat.
- Make the marinade by whisking together lemon juice through red pepper flakes. Place chicken in a plastic bag and pour over marinade. Massage so all chicken is covered in marinade. Place in refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.
- Mix together all tzatziki sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Grill chicken about 6-8 minutes per side or until a meat thermometer reads 160º. Remove from grill and place under foil to rest.
Notes
WW Smart Points - 9
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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