Chicken Souvlaki With Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or chicken tenders)
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt & pepper
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1 seedless cucumber, grated
• salt, for sprinkling
• 2 cups low-fat Greek yogurt (2-7 oz. containers)
• 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 garlic cloves, minced and made into a paste
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, crushed or 1 teaspoon dried dill, crushed
• salt & pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Put chicken in zip-top plastic bag.

2. 2

   In a bowl or measuring cup, add lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, garlic,.

3. 3

   olive oil, salt & pepper; whisk to combine.

4. 4

   Pour marinade over chicken in bag, seal bag and shake to coat chicken.

5. 5

   Let chicken marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours, turning occasionally.

6. 6

   While chicken is marinating, prepare tzatziki sauce.

7. 7

   Place grated cucumber in a colander, sprinkle with salt and let drain 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Wring out any excess water from cucumber and combine with yogurt in a bowl.

9. 9

   Add lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt and pepper.

10. 10

    Stir to combine, let sit for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to marry.

11. 11

    Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.

12. 12

    Add chicken to hot grill pan; discard marinade.

13. 13

    Grill chicken 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked thoroughly.

14. 14

    Allow chicken to rest on cutting board for 5 minutes.

15. 15

    Squeeze lemon juice over chicken before serving.

16. 16

    Serve with Tzatziki Sauce.