Greek Chicken Skewers & Tzatziki: A Recipe That Brings Families Together
One of my favourite recipes from this term’s cooking club is Greek chicken skewers with homemade tzatziki. It’s more than just a meal—it’s a recipe that has quietly woven itself into the heart of what Wooden Spoon Kids is all about.
For me, the cooking club has always been about more than just teaching recipes. It’s about building skills, confidence, and curiosity—one recipe at a time. Watching children carefully thread their skewers, sprinkle fragrant herbs, taste their creamy, garlicky tzatziki, and proudly serve their creations is incredibly rewarding. These moments are where life skills meet joy.
What I love most is how these recipes bring families together. I’ve seen parents and children laughing and chatting in the kitchen, discovering the magic of cooking side by side. Families sharing a meal, trying something new, and spending real quality time together—these are the moments that make all the teaching worthwhile.
As with all our cooking club recipes, I try to keep the ingredients simple, with flavour coming from fresh herbs and spices. Everything is easily available in South African supermarkets, and there are never more than six steps in our methods. Cooking should be fun, approachable, and stress-free for families—and this recipe ticks all those boxes.
And it’s so versatile! Imagine the sizzle of juicy chicken on the BBQ, the golden edges from oven-roasting, or the crispy, caramelised bites from pan-frying. Serve it with a crisp salad for a light lunch, wrap it in flatbread for a quick family dinner, or make a large batch for meal prep. The creamy, tangy tzatziki adds the perfect refreshing contrast every time.
Cooking with children is about more than following a recipe—it’s about nurturing independence, creativity, and confidence. This Greek chicken dish does all that, while being deliciously adaptable, summery, and fun to make.
If there’s one thing I hope every child in the cooking club takes away, it’s that the kitchen is a place of connection, learning, and joy. And maybe, just maybe, this recipe becomes a little family favourite of yours too—the kind that fills your kitchen with laughter, delicious aromas, and happy memories.
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4 large chicken breasts /thighs (tend to be juicier)
wooden skewers soaked in boiling water for 30 minutes
Tzatiki
1/2 cucumber grated
1 tsp salt
1.5 cups thick plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
2 tsp fresh mint finely chopped
1 garlic cloves minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice and zest, crushed garlic, herbs of your choice, salt, and pepper.
Cut chicken breasts or boneless thighs into bite-size pieces and place in bowl.
Refrigerate: Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours in the fridge.
Assemble the Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto soaked bamboo or metal skewers. Optional: add sprigs of fresh rosemary between the chicken pieces for extra flavor.
Heat an outdoor grill or stove-top grill pan over medium-high heat for a few minutes. You can also cook it in an Airfry for 10 min each side on 200’C
Grill the chicken skewers until golden brown and cooked through. It will take about 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tzatiki
Mix the grated cucumber with a teaspoon of salt and set in a colander over a bowl/basin to drain for 20 minutes. Squeeze as much of the water out of the cucumber as possible.
Combine the strained cucumber with the Greek yogurt, herbs, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, oil and season with salt and pepper.
Mix well and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with pita bread or as a side for grilled meat or chicken.
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