Name: Greek Souvlaki Skewers with Tzatziki and Saffron Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs; 0.25 cup Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Dried Oregano; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 cup Greek Yogurt; 0.5 whole Cucumber; 2 tbsp Fresh Dill; 1.5 cups Long Grain Rice; 3 cups Chicken Broth; 0.25 tsp Saffron Threads; 8 pieces Wooden Skewers

Greek Souvlaki Skewers with Tzatziki and Saffron Rice

DinnerHigh-ProteinMeal Prep

Ingredients (12)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs	1.5 lbs	203	33g	0g	7g
Lemon Juice	0.25 cup	3	0g	1g	0g
Olive Oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
Dried Oregano	1 tbsp	3	0g	1g	0g
Garlic	3 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
Greek Yogurt	1 cup	31	5g	2g	0g
Cucumber	0.5 whole	5	0g	1g	0g
Fresh Dill	2 tbsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Long Grain Rice	1.5 cups	253	5g	55g	0g
Chicken Broth	3 cups	11	1g	1g	0g
Saffron Threads	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Wooden Skewers	8 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (12)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs	1.5 lbs	203	33g	0g	7g
Lemon Juice	0.25 cup	3	0g	1g	0g
Olive Oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
Dried Oregano	1 tbsp	3	0g	1g	0g
Garlic	3 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
Greek Yogurt	1 cup	31	5g	2g	0g
Cucumber	0.5 whole	5	0g	1g	0g
Fresh Dill	2 tbsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Long Grain Rice	1.5 cups	253	5g	55g	0g
Chicken Broth	3 cups	11	1g	1g	0g
Saffron Threads	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Wooden Skewers	8 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
Step 2
For tzatziki: Grate cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture. Combine with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate.
Step 3
Soak saffron threads in 2 tbsp hot chicken broth for 10 minutes. In a saucepan, combine rinsed rice, remaining chicken broth, and saffron mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
Step 4
Thread marinated chicken onto wooden skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to prevent burning.
Step 5
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
Step 6
Fluff saffron rice with a fork. Serve grilled chicken souvlaki skewers with saffron rice and a generous dollop of tzatziki.