Chicken Souvlaki

These chicken souvlaki sticks from Rachel Ray are fast and delicious.  You can either saute some veggies like I did tonight (peppers, onions and zucchini), or steam some carrots, squash and broccoli to go with them.  Serve with tzatziki sauce and whole wheat pitas.  I got tonight's pita bread from Trader Joe's and so far they are my favorite - large with a good pocket and minimal cardboard taste.

Chicken Souvlaki Sticks from Rachel Ray

skewers (soaked if wooden)
2 lemons
2 tablespoons fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and freshly ground pepper
16 chicken tenders, about 1.5 pounds


Combine zest and juice of lemons, oregano, red pepper flakes and olive oil.  Paste the garlic by mashing it with coarse salt then added to the marinade.  Add chicken tenders to marinade and let stand 10 minutes.  Thread tenders on skewers and grill over medium high heat for 7 to 8 minutes, until firm and juices run clear.

Tzatziki sauce


Absolutely delicious, and healthy!

16 oz plain greek yogurt
Half an english cuke, grated then squeezed, salted and left in a colander for 10 minutes and squeezed again to remove liquid
Zest from small organic lemon, juice from half of the lemon
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dry dill
splash of apple cider vinegar

Mix in food processor and adjust to taste.  If too runny, line a colander with a cheese cloth or coffee filter, set colander into a bowl large enough that it doesn't touch the bottom and pour in tzatziki sauce.  wait until drained to desired thickness.