Mediterranean-style Ground Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce
March 10, 2024 • 0 comments
This recipe offers a blend of Mediterranean flavors with the convenience of ground chicken.
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- Servings: 4
Directions
Ingredients
For Ground Chicken Skewers
- 1 lb Premium Ground Chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
For Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, finely grated and drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving
- Pita bread or flatbreads
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onions
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Prepare Ground Chicken Mixture
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, chopped red onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form Skewers
- Take small portions of the ground chicken mixture and form them into small meatball shapes around skewers. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- Grill the Skewers
- Brush the skewers with olive oil. Grill them for about 4-5 minutes per side or until fully cooked and browned on the outside.
- Prepare Tzatziki Sauce
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, chopped mint, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to make the tzatziki sauce.
- Assemble and Serve
- Warm the pita bread or flatbreads. Serve the grilled ground chicken skewers on the bread with sliced tomatoes and red onions. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy
- Serve these delicious Mediterranean-style Ground Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce for a flavorful and satisfying meal.