GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE

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INGREDIENTS

    Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into approximately 1 inch cubes
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon coriander
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Tzatziki Sauce

1 cup peeled and diced English cucumber, about 1/2 of a cucumber
1 1/2 cups plain non-fat Greek yogurt
Juice of half a lemon
1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1/2-1 teaspoon grated garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

    Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers
  • In a large bowl whisk together the remaining ingredients then add in the cubed chicken and toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate the chicken for 45 minutes to 3 hours.
  • Heat the grill to medium high heat.
  • Thread the chicken onto metal or wooden skewers, be sure to soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes.
  • Oil the grates of the grill or grill pan and place the skewers on them.
  • Grill the chicken for 3-4 minutes then flip it over and grill for another 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
    Tzatziki Sauce
  • Peel and dice the cucumber.
  • In a medium sized bowl combine the remaining ingredients and whisk together.
  • Fold in the cucumber and refrigerate until ready to serve.