Chicken Tzatziki Skewers with Feta Fries
Chicken Tzatziki Skewers with Feta Fries is a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal featuring juicy yogurt-marinated chicken grilled on skewers and served with crispy oven-baked fries tossed in salty feta cheese. Paired with creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, this easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, backyard grilling, or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
- Chicken Tzatziki Skewers
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs cut into 1½-inch cubes
- Wooden or metal skewers
- Chicken Marinade
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Feta Fries
- 4 large russet potatoes cut into fries or wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional garnish)
- Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber grated and squeezed dry
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken
- In a large bowl combine:
- Greek yogurt
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Lemon juice
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Add the chicken cubes and toss until fully coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor).
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Cook the Feta Fries
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the cut potatoes with:
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Spread fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Cook the Chicken Skewers
- Grill Method
- Heat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Oven Method
- Bake skewers at 425°F for 18–20 minutes.
- Air Fryer Method
- Cook at 380°F for 12–14 minutes.
- Chicken is done when it reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Make the Tzatziki Sauce
- In a bowl combine:
- Greek yogurt
- Grated cucumber (squeezed dry)
- Garlic
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Dill
- Salt
- Stir until smooth and refrigerate until serving.
- Assemble the Dish
- Toss the hot fries with crumbled feta cheese.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve the chicken skewers with tzatziki sauce and feta fries.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Squeezing the cucumber prevents watery tzatziki sauce.
- Do not overcrowd fries on the baking sheet so they stay crispy instead of steaming.
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts if overcooked slightly.