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Healthy High-Protein Lightsaber Skewers with Tzatziki Dip

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These skewers are a fun, healthy, and high-protein meal perfect for meal prep, featuring juicy grilled chicken, colorful veggies, and a creamy tzatziki dip.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
  • 8–10 wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes to avoid burning)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp ground cumin (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or dairy-free coconut yogurt for vegan option)
  • ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess water
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes, chop the red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion into similar-sized chunks. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin (if using), salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
  3. Add chicken cubes and chopped vegetables to the marinade. Toss gently to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours for more flavor.
  4. Thread the marinated chicken and vegetables onto the skewers, alternating pieces and leaving space for even cooking.
  5. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until creamy. Chill until serving.
  6. Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook skewers about 4-5 minutes per side until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and veggies are tender-crisp with grill marks.
  7. Serve skewers warm with a generous dollop of tzatziki dip. Garnish with extra dill or lemon wedge if desired.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Marinate longer (up to 2 hours) for better flavor. Avoid overcrowding skewers for even cooking. Serve tzatziki chilled. Leftover skewers can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 1 month (without dip).

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