Chicken Souvlaki

Chicken Souvlaki

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Weight Watchers Chicken Souvlaki is low in calories, and carbohydrates. It enhances the dish’s taste when combined with chicken and different seasonings. This Weight Watchers Chicken Souvlaki is full of flavors. It is a healthy meal that is loaded with proteins. You can enjoy this tasty chicken souvlaki with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and homemade ketchup. It is a super yummy, and easy-to-make recipe. Perfect for summer lunches, dinners, and family get-together. You must have tried this recipe at home, every person will love its taste. Let’s start this Weight Watchers Chicken Souvlaki with the steps mentioned below.

 

Chicken Souvlaki

Equipment

  • Wooden Skewers
  • Pan
  • Air fryer
  • Oven
  • Meat Thermometer

Ingredients

  • Chicken boneless 1 1/2 pound
  • Olive oil 2 tbsps
  • Squeeze Fresh Lemon juice 1 tsp
  • Oregano 1tsp. Use dried oregano
  • Salt 1tsp
  • Black pepper 1tsp, or add according to taste
  • Garlic cloves 2, chopped
  • Paprika 1tsp

For the Tzatziki sauce

  • Greek Yogurt 1 1/2cup
  • Cucumber 1 large
  • Salt 2tsp, or according to taste
  • Garlic cloves 2, chopped
  • Fresh mint 1tbsp
  • Fresh dill 1/2tbsp
  • Lemon Juice 1 tbsp
  • Olive oil 1tbsp

Instructions

  1. First, we will clean the wooden Skewers. Dip into clean water for 20- 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki sauce and marinate the chicken.

Prepare Tzatziki Sauce

  1. Add finely grated cucumber into a bowl. Set it aside for 5-10 minutes.
  2. After that, squeeze the grated cucumber to remove the excess water.
  3. Now, add Greek yoghurt, garlic, salt, mint, dill, lemon juice, and olive oil to the same bowl.
  4. The creamy tzatziki sauce is ready.
  5. We will store it in the fridge.

Marinate Chicken

  1. Cut boneless chicken into small bite size.
  2. To a large bowl, add boneless chicken and pour a few drops of olive oil over it.
  3. Next, add lemon juice, chopped garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika to this bowl.
  4. Combine all ingredients until the chicken pieces marinate well.
  5. Place this marinated chicken in the fridge for half an hour.

Oven

  1. For baking, we will heat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Next, add the 6-7 marinated chicken pieces per skewer.
  3. To prepare other skewers, follow the same steps.
  4. Place these skewers in an oven.
  5. Bake it for 10-15 minutes. Flip each side after 10 minutes so that it won’t be burned.
  6. Once the chicken is baked, shift it into the plate.
  7. Cool down it for 4-5 minutes.
  8. The chicken is ready. We will serve it with homemade sauces and dips.

Grill

  1. For grill, add the 6-7 marinated chicken pieces per skewer.
  2. To prepare other skewers, follow the same process.
  3. Place these skewers on the grill.
  4. Grill each side of the chicken for 2-3 minutes or until brown.
  5. Once the chicken is grilled, shift it into a serving plate.
  6. Serve this tasty and hot chicken with dips, and sauces.

Air Fryer

  1. We will adjust the air fryer temperature to 190 degrees for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Next, add the 6-7 marinated chicken pieces per skewer.
  3. To prepare the remaining skewers, follow the same procedure.
  4. Place these skewers on the air fryer.
  5. Cook the chicken in an air fryer for 8-7 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Once the chicken is air-fried, transfer it to a plate.
  7. Serve this delicious chicken with dips, and sauces.

Variations

  1. Boneless chicken is perfect for making chicken skewers. It also consists of zero Weight
  2. Watchers points. But you can also use thigh chicken.
  3. For marination, you can add different varieties of herbs and seasonings. It will provide the flavor and taste of the dish.
  4. You can prepare this chicken in the oven, grill, and air fryer.

Tips

  • Add different vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and onions.
  • You can use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
  • Dip the wooden skewers in water for at least half an hour, or overnight.
  • Rotate the wooden skewers during the grill. So, that it won’t be burnt.

Notes

To cut down Weight Watchers points, you can use cooking spray instead of olive oil.
You can marinate the chicken for overnight. Otherwise, if you have no free time, you can marinate the chicken for 2-3 hours before the cooking.
Customize this dish by adding different varieties of spices and herbs.

Storage Information

You can prepare the Chicken Souvlaki ahead of time and can store this Chicken Souvlaki in the fridge for 5 days.
You can also reheat the Chicken Souvlaki in an oven for 2-3 seconds.

FAQs

How do we serve this Chicken Souvlaki?
Serve this Chicken Souvlaki with cauliflower rice, grilled vegetables, lemon chicken soup, Tzatziki sauce, pita bread, Greek Orzo Pasta salad, green leafy salad, and Greek potato salad.

Can we add other protein options?
Yes, you can add other proteins like, turkey chicken, and beef. Even you can use fish. But adjust Weight Watchers points accordingly.

Nutritional Facts

Amount per serving 196g
Calories 272 Kcal
Carbohydrates 2.3g
Protein 39g
Fat 11g
Cholesterol 124mg
Sodium 557 mg
Fiber 0.7g
Sugar 0.4g
Iron 1mg