These Chicken Souvlaki Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce are tender, juicy and bursting with flavor. Winner, winner, backyard BBQ dinner!
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Hello friends. With the Memorial Day holiday behind us, it’s full steam ahead into the summer season, my favorite season of all.
Some of my fondest memories growing up are from my summers at the Jersey Shore. Long, lazy days at the beach followed by dinners grill side in the back yard with family and friends.
Things haven’t changed much. Now that I have my own family, we still appreciate the simple things in life, like staying home and enjoying a delicious meal cooked over an open flame.
During the summer months we grill all kinds of things. Fresh produce for our sides, like Jersey corn, asparagus and peppers to burgers, chicken, steaks and hot dogs for our main dish, and of course some s’mores or grilled pound cake with fresh fruit for dessert. We grab whatever we’ve got in the fridge and everyone gets a job.
I created today’s Chicken Souvlaki Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce with the help of my good friends at Kingsford Charcoal. (click for more yummy recipes)
Kingsford has always been our go-to-fuel when grilling. It gives our food the smoky wood-fired flavor that can’t be beat. It delivers the absolute best in authentic BBQ flavor.
I not only love the flavor, I love how super easy grilling is and how we all get involved.
Most of the time, I do the cooking in the kitchen, but it’s a different story when we break out the grill. Tom and the boys always love to help.
For these yummy skewers I prepared the marinade ahead, added the chicken and gave it a few hours in the fridge. After I skewered everything I handed them off to my grill master, Tom, to grill to perfection.
The chicken thigh meat is incredibly juicy and tender and the marinade flavored with fresh garlic, oregano, rosemary, rosemary, mint, lemon juice and zest gives these skewers that unmistakable Mediterranean flavor.
I love to serve these skewers with some traditional Tzatziki sauce which takes minutes to prepare too and can be made ahead of time. It’s a quick and easy combination of Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, a splash of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
This is a winner, winner, backyard BBQ dinner folks! It’s time to grab your Kingsford Charcoal, make some memories with your family and get your summer grill on!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Chicken Souvlaki Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe:
I used chicken thighs and red onion for my skewers. You could also add some red, green or yellow peppers if you’d like.
I let my chicken marinate in the fridge for about two hours before skewering and grilling.
You can make the tzatziki sauce a day ahead of time so that the flavors meld.
Chicken Souvlaki Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce
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Tzatziki Sauce
- 2 5.3-oz. containers plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium English cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp. fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Chicken Souvlaki Skewers
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp. fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. fresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
Instructions
Tzatziki Sauce
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, whisk together until well combined. Chill.
Chicken Souvlaki Skewers
- Place chicken pieces in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, oregano, rosemary, mint, paprika, salt and pepper until well combined. Pour marinade over chicken. Toss to make sure all chicken pieces are coated well. Place in refrigerator to marinate for two hours.
- Remove chicken from the refrigerator and skewer onto wooden skewers with red onion wedges.Prepare your grill for cooking and place each skewer directly over the hot charcoals. Grill over high heat for about 8 minutes. Turn skewers and grill for another 8 minutes or until done. Serve skewers with the tzatziki sauce on the side.
This is something that makes me so happy! I love these flavours so much – and the tzatziki is just perfect with the skewers!
Me too Alex! It’s a delicious combination. Happy grilling season!
Chicken souvlaki is one of my grilling season go-to dinners. Can’t wait to try yours. Looks delicious!
Thanks Jennifer! We’re in full blown grilling mode right now!
I love this combo of flavors. And skewers are so much fun to eat this time of year.
Agreed! Happy grilling Amy!
Nothing like chicken cooked over charcoal – that irresistible smoky flavor! These skewers look SO flavorful and juicy, Mary Ann! (Also, how gorgeous are these photos – wow!!)
Thanks so much Marissa! XO
This looks positively mouthwatering! And love that tzatziki.
Thanks Natasha! Nothing beats a summer cookout!
These skewers just scream summer…and I LOVE anything with tzatziki! They look incredibly flavourful Mary Ann and can’t wait to try! Pinned :)
Thanks Dawn! Hope you enjoy them if you give them a go. Happy weekend!
This has me so pumped to grill this weekend!
We’re really enjoying grilling season so far this year Matt!
Grilling season is definitely the best!!! I could literally eat tzatziki straight from a jar with a spoon and I love chicken Souvlaki, so these skewers are screaming my name! All I need is some Naan bread and an ice cold (adult) beverage and I’d be in heaven! Pinned!
Perfect with a side of Naan Chey. Thanks so much for pinning. Happy weekend!
What a great inspiration for grilling season!
Thanks Sarah! We’re really enjoying the season so far!
Love this recipe!!! Looks delicious!!!
Thanks so much Alice!
What a perfect timing to find this post Ann, we are in full blooming summer and the backyard screams smoke, chicken and skewers. Perfect tzatziki, great combo plus your images are a visual treat. Thank you!
Thanks so much! We’re really enjoying BBQ season so far here too!
It’s going to be warm and sunny here tomorrow, so we’re planning to BBQ. These chicken skewers would be a delicious way to change up summer grilling!
Hope you give them a go Leanne!
These look incredible! My family would love them!
Thanks Leigh Ann!
Absolutely what we prefer for this season ! Thak you so much ! Pinning !
Thanks Davorka!
These are definitely our kind of flavors, Mary Ann! I’m so excited for grilling season. Can’t wait to give these a try!
Thanks Katherine! You won’t be disappointed!
Love these Souvlaki skewers, Mary Ann! Grilled foods are so much tastier over charcoal!
I totally agree Kelly. Thanks!
Yummy!
Perfect for grilling season! Hope you give them a go!