Monday, July 16, 2012

Crazy for Greek: Chicken souvlaki recipe

I recently rediscovered my love for Greek. Sorry ladies, I'm not talking about John Stamos (although really, I still have a celebrity crush on Uncle Jesse). This one's a fav go-to that's quick and easy to prepare and cook when you don't have a lot of time, but it can be very impressive if you choose to serve it when you entertain. The chicken souvlaki can be served with a simple Greek salad, heated whole wheat pita bread, and tzatziki for dipping. The best part? It's healthy! Here's the recipe. If you try it out, please feel free to leave a comment!  

Ingredients
4 skewers
2 boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 clove of garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
1 tsp pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 whole wheat pitas, cut into 1/8ths
Light tzatziki

1. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, pepper and garlic together to make marinade.
2. Place cubed chicken in a bowl, and pour the marinade over it. Cover and place in fridge for at least 20 minutes.
3. Soak the skewers in water while the chicken is marinading.
4. Pre-heat oven to 350 C.
5. Cover a baking sheet with tinfoil and then spray with cooking spray. When chicken is finished marinating, add the cubes of chicken to the skewers and then place them on the baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. 
5. Serve with warm pita bread, tzatziki and a simple Greek Salad.

Enjoy!




  

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