TJ's Mediterranean Chicken Skewers with Creamy Tzatziki
Trader Joe'sTJ's Mediterranean Chicken Skewers with Creamy Tzatziki
Ingredients
For the Chicken Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds Trader Joe's boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Trader Joe's garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Trader Joe's bell peppers, any color, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 Trader Joe's red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes if grilling
For the Creamy Tzatziki
- 1 cup Trader Joe's plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Trader Joe's olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving (Optional, Keto-Friendly)
- 4 cups Trader Joe's organic arugula
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken marinade: In a large bowl, combine the cut chicken thighs with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to ensure all chicken pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Marinate the chicken: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor). If using wooden skewers, place them in a shallow dish filled with water to soak during this time.
⏱️ 30 min
- 3
Make the Tzatziki: While the chicken marinates, prepare the tzatziki. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed dry cucumber, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Preheat grill or oven: If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). If baking, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Assemble the skewers: Thread the marinated chicken pieces, bell pepper pieces, and red onion pieces alternately onto the soaked skewers. Aim for about 3-4 chicken pieces per skewer.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Cook the skewers (Grill method): Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Grill for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice char marks. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Cook the skewers (Oven method): Arrange the skewers on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. For extra browning, you can broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Serve: Remove skewers from heat and let rest for a few minutes. Serve hot with the creamy Trader Joe's Tzatziki. For a complete keto meal, serve alongside a bed of Trader Joe's organic arugula, topped with Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese.
⏱️ 5 min
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Trader Joe'sTJ's Mediterranean Chicken Skewers with Creamy Tzatziki
Ingredients
For the Chicken Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds Trader Joe's boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Trader Joe's garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Trader Joe's bell peppers, any color, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 Trader Joe's red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes if grilling
For the Creamy Tzatziki
- 1 cup Trader Joe's plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Trader Joe's olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving (Optional, Keto-Friendly)
- 4 cups Trader Joe's organic arugula
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken marinade: In a large bowl, combine the cut chicken thighs with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to ensure all chicken pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Marinate the chicken: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor). If using wooden skewers, place them in a shallow dish filled with water to soak during this time.
⏱️ 30 min - 3
Make the Tzatziki: While the chicken marinates, prepare the tzatziki. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed dry cucumber, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Preheat grill or oven: If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). If baking, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Assemble the skewers: Thread the marinated chicken pieces, bell pepper pieces, and red onion pieces alternately onto the soaked skewers. Aim for about 3-4 chicken pieces per skewer.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Cook the skewers (Grill method): Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Grill for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice char marks. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Cook the skewers (Oven method): Arrange the skewers on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. For extra browning, you can broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Serve: Remove skewers from heat and let rest for a few minutes. Serve hot with the creamy Trader Joe's Tzatziki. For a complete keto meal, serve alongside a bed of Trader Joe's organic arugula, topped with Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese.
⏱️ 5 min