Minutes Prep time: 30
Minutes Total time: 60
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
4 wooden skewers
2 teaspoons lemon zest, divided
4 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons avocado oil
1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 English cucumber, shredded (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
PAM® Expeller Pressed Avocado Oil No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 bag (10 oz each) Birds Eye® Steamfresh® Veggie Made™ Original Riced Cauliflower
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Additional chopped fresh herbs, for garnish
Nutrition information
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 142 mg | 14% |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% |
| Total Fat | 18 g | 27% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 8% |
| Calories | 347 kcal | 17% |
| Sodium | 958 mg | 40% |
| Protein | 35 g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g | 22% |
| Sugars | 6 g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 23% |
Place wooden skewers in cold water to soak. Whisk together 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano and avocado oil in small bowl. Place chicken in a resealable food storage bag. Pour marinade over chicken, seal bag and toss to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
Place shredded cucumber on a clean kitchen towel, wrap it up tightly and wring out as much water as you can. Stir together shredded cucumber, yogurt, garlic, mint and dill in medium bowl; refrigerate tzatziki sauce until ready to serve.
Spray cold grates of gas grill with avocado oil spray; preheat to medium heat. Thread chicken evenly onto skewers. Grill until lightly charred on all sides and cooked through (165°F), 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove from grill and keep warm.
Microwave cauliflower rice according to package directions. Pour into large bowl and stir in remaining 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and feta. Serve keto lemon chicken over cauliflower rice with tzatziki sauce. Garnish with additional fresh herbs, if desired.
Keto Friendly Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki and Cauliflower Rice
