Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki
This Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki is the perfect slimming friendly fakeaway for anyone counting calories or following a diet plan like Weight Watchers.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories343
- Carbs12g
- Protein29g
- Fat3g
- Saturates1g
- Sugars2g
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Sometimes on the weekend, we’d occasionally have a chicken kebab, but not anymore. This Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki is a million times nicer!
We don’t tend to have a “treat night” anymore, and instead we’ll cook something interesting that feels like a “treat” – hence our obsession with recreating take away recipes and turning them into slimming “fakeaways”!
This Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki is super low on calories and Points and we think it tastes even better than something you’d pick up from the takeaway – it’s really worth that extra little bit of effort!
What diets is this Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki suitable for?
The Chicken Souvlaki in this recipe is suitable for gluten free and dairy free diets.
The Tzatziki is also suitable for gluten free diets and can be made suitable for dairy free diets by swapping the following ingredients for dairy free versions;
- Fat free natural yoghurt
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
What do I need to cook this Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki?
You’ll need a good quality jar with a tight lid to store the rest of the Souvlaki seasoning mix in, and you’ll be able to pick up some bamboo skewers from any supermarket – they’ll be on offer soon as BBQ season starts!
Our cast iron griddle pan has to be the most used pan in our kitchen. It’s the best pan to cook meat in, and it holds the heat SO well! It also means that you’ll get those fantastic griddle marks which make your food taste amazing.
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How many calories are in this Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki?
There are only 343 calories in each portion of this Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki which means falls into our Everyday Light category.
This recipe is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Souvlaki seasoning mix
Step 1
Mix all of the ingredients together and place in a glass jar – preferably one with a tight lid.
Souvlaki chicken
Step 1
Cut the chicken breasts into chunks about the size and thickness of a chicken nugget. Place into a non-reactive bowl.
Step 2
Add the lemon juice and mix well so all of the pieces are coated.
Step 3
Add 2 tbsp of the Souvlaki Seasoning Mix and mix well. Cover with clingfilm and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Step 4
Preheat an oven to 200°C.
Step 5
Slide your chicken pieces onto the skewers and then spray them liberally with low calorie cooking spray.
Step 6
Heat a cast iron griddle pan (or mist a frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and heat, if you don’t have one). When the pan is very hot, add the chicken skewers, and cook on each side until the chicken colours.
Step 7
Once coloured on all sides, place the chicken in the oven for 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
For the Tzatziki dressing
Step 1
Place all of the Tzatziki ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Season to taste.
What could I serve with this Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki?
This Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki works really well when served alongside any of the following dishes:
How do you know when this Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki is cooked?
You’ll need to cook the chicken for around 20 minutes or until it’s cooked through.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat this dish within 4 hours.
If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can you freeze this Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki?
Yes you can! You can freeze the chicken in this recipe, but not the tzatziki. Please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do you reheat this Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki recipe?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes or until piping hot.
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Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki
This Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki is the perfect slimming friendly fakeaway for anyone counting calories or following a diet plan like Weight Watchers.
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Prep Time
20 MINS
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Cook Time
20 MINS
- KCals 343
- Carbs 12G
Instructions
Souvlaki seasoning mix
- Mix all of the ingredients together and place in a glass jar - preferably one with a tight lid.
Souvlaki chicken
- Cut the chicken breasts into chunks about the size and thickness of a chicken nugget. Place into a non-reactive bowl.
- Add the lemon juice and mix well so that all of the pieces are coated.
- Add 2 tbsp of the Souvlaki Seasoning Mix and mix well. Cover with clingfilm and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat an oven to 200°C.
- Slide your chicken pieces onto the skewers and then spray them liberally with low calorie cooking spray.
- Heat a cast iron griddle pan (or mist a frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and heat, if you don't have one). When the pan is very hot, add the chicken skewers and cook on each side until the chicken colours.
- Once coloured on all sides, place the chicken in the oven for 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Tzatziki dressing
- Place all of the Tzatziki ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Season to taste.
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AnnFriday 28th April 2023
Would this work in an air fryer?
SharonTuesday 16th May 2023
Hi Ann, our Chicken Souvlaki should work well in an air fryer. You might find this handy article useful: How to Convert Recipes to an Air Fryer Enjoy the recipe!
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