Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Skinny Greek Chicken


This is a fast, easy and super healthy dinner for two - great for a work-night after a stop at the gym. I call it "Skinny Greek Chicken" but, it's really Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce to be accurate.

Ingredients for skewers:
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. olive oil (I have skipped this before to be extra-lean)
Dash of salt
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1-2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
Cooking spray
4-6 wooden skewers - I usually let them soak in water while I'm prepping the food

Ingredients for Tzatziki Sauce:
1/2 cup, peeled, seeded and shredded cucumber (I don't bother to seed to save time)
1/2 cup plain low-fat or non-fat yogurt
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Dash of salt
1 garlic clove, minced

Directions:
1. For skewers, combined the first 5 ingredients in a Ziplock plastic bag; seal and shake to combine.
2. Add chicken pieces to the bag; seal and shake to coat.
3. Marinate chicken in refrigerator for 30 minutes, turning once (or just put in the 'fridge long enough to chop the zucchini and make the sauce).
4. Make the Tzatziki Sauce and refrigerate while you cook the chicken and zucchini.
5. Remove chicken from bag and discard the marinade.
6. Thread the chicken and zucchini, alternately, onto each of the 4-6 skewers.
7. Heat a grill pan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add skewers and cook them 8 minutes, or until the chicken is done, turning once.
8. Remove sauce from refrigerator and place on plate with skewers for presentation. Enjoy!

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