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  • Greek Chicken Skewers

    Tzatziki Greek chicken skewers
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    Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition
    Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition
    Preparation 25 min
    Cooking 15 min
    Refrigeration 0 min
    Freezing 0 min
    6 to 8 servings
    Piece of cake (easy)
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    Greek Chicken Skewers

    Greek Spicy Chicken

    Greek chicken? Yum! Colourful and delicious, these skewers are the perfect summer recipe. Plus, Greek-style marinades are just so good!

    Marinate your chicken beforehand so that it can absorb all the different flavours. Then, all you will have to do is put them on wood or metal skewers along with a variety of fresh vegetables and cook them on the barbecue.

    SIMPLY DELICIOUS : Tasty Greek chicken skewers served with a flavourful green tzatziki sauce… it’s almost too good to be true! For some additional summer freshness, make a watermelon lemonade to serve before dinner!

    Bon
    à savoir

    How to prevent the wooden skewers from burning

    To avoid this annoying problem, soak your wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. This way, they will surely not burn and you will make fantastic Greek skewers.

    Psst! Try to remember to let them soak at the beginning of your preparation! Otherwise, wrap the ends with aluminium foil or green onions.

    For an eco-friendly alternative, simply use metal skewers so you can reuse them many times. If you find it difficult to remove the food from metal skewers, simply oil them before assembling.

    Try these tips for successful chicken skewers!

  • Ingredients

      Chicken skewers

      • Tzatziki green sauce

    Preparation

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      Chicken skewers
      • Sauce tzatziki

Nutritional Information

  • Calories
    633 Kcal
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    Calories are units of energy. They represent a measurable quantity of energy brought by a food. Your energetic needs depend on your age, height, weight, gender and how active you are. The average need ranges around 2000 calories/day. A higher or inferior intake might affect your weight.
  • Lipids
    47.4 g
    73 % DV
    Lipids (fats) are essential to your body. They are an important source of energy. However, an excessive consumption is associated with weight gain and higher risks of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular problems. Unsaturated fats are preferable to saturated or trans fats.
  • Saturated fats
    15.6 g
    78 % DV
    Saturated fats, commonly known as “bad fats”, are mostly found in processed foods and in some products of animal origin. If consumed in excess, they can have adverse effects on cardiovascular health, including increases in LDL-cholesterol levels. Try to eat better lipids such as those found in fish, nuts, oilseeds, and oils!
  • Cholesterol
    130 mg
    43 % DV
    Your body mainly uses cholesterol to produce hormones. It is only found in foods of animal origin such as meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. However, dietary cholesterol has little to no influence on your cholesterol level compared to saturated and trans fats.
  • Sodium
    703 mg
    29 % DV
    In small quantities, sodium is an essential nutrient for your body. However, you probably eat too much of it without even being aware, and this overconsumption can have adverse effects on your health. Indeed, excess sodium targets organs and can lead to hypertension.
  • Carbohydrates
    27 g
    9 % DV
    Carbohydrates are a good source of energy. They are your brain’s main source of fuel for all functions. The carbohydrate group is divided into simple and complex sugars, fibers, and starches. Carbohydrates are mostly found in fruits, dairy products, baked goods, pastries, sweets, cereals, and legumes. It is recommended to not eat high quantities of added sugars. Limit your intake to 50 g/day.
  • Fibers
    10 g
    40 % DV
    Fibers have many health benefits. They are divided into two types: soluble and insoluble fibers. Soluble fibers can reduce your cholesterol level and help regulate glycemia (blood sugar levels). As for insoluble fibers, they increase stool bulk and regulate bowel function. Since they slow down the digestion process, they promote satiety, which contributes to appetite and weight control. You should consume at least 30 g everyday.
  • Proteins
    29 g
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    Protein has different roles in your body. They are essential to muscle, blood, and even skin development! In fact, protein build most of your bodily structures. They also provide all the amino acids your body needs to make neurotransmitters, new molecules, enzymes, and even certain hormones!
Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition

Recipe developed with passion and good humor by:

Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition

Se démarquant par son authenticité et son dynamisme, Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. en nutrition, vulgarise la science de la nutrition et développe de savoureuses recettes. À travers ses nombreux projets entrepreneuriaux, Hubert adore voyager, la bonne bouffe, le bon vin et fréquenter de bonnes adresses gourmandes.

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