Chicken Souvlaki With Tzatziki Sauce

Total Time: 4 hrs 12 mins Preparation Time: 4 hrs Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bit-sized pieces
• 6 ounces plain greek yogurt
• 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 pinch kosher salt

Recipe

• 1 for the marinade: combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; place in a large re-sealable plastic bag. add chicken pieces to the bag, re-seal, and massage the marinade into the chicken. let marinate in refrigerator for at least 3 hours, and up to 5 hours, turning and massaging bag occasionally.
• 2 prepare the sauce: combine all ingredients and refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
• 3 soak 6 wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes or have 6 metal skewers ready.
• 4 heat grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grate.
• 5 remove chicken pieces from marinade and thread onto the skewers, discarding the unused marinade.
• 6 grill kabobs for about 6 minutes per side, until chicken is no longer pink in the center.
• 7 serve with tzatziki sauce for dipping, or make pita sandwiches.