Greek Chicken Souvlaki With Yogurt Sauce

Greek Chicken Souvlaki With Yogurt Sauce

If you’re tired of the usual chicken recipes, you know the broiled chicken with salt, pepper and garlic and maybe a seasoning or two? Then here’s a recipe for you! It’s perfect for all cycles of the 17 Day Diet, and you can add extras like hummus and pita bread if you’re on Cycle 2 or 3, respectively.

Greek Chicken Souvlaki With Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients:

For the chicken skewers:

1 pound Organic boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch chunks

2 tablespoons of lemon juice (organic preferred)

3 tablespoons of organic olive oil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

2 garlic cloves, minced

For the yogurt sauce:

1 cup of plain organic greek yogurt

1/2 cup of organic sour cream (or an additional ½ cup of greek yogurt if you prefer)

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup minced cucumber (I prefer the small organic persian cucumbers)

1/4 cup minced fresh organic parsley or dill

For the tomato cucumber relish:

1/4 cup minced cucumber (organic cucumber if possible)

1/4 cup minced seeded organic tomato

2 teaspoons lemon juice (organic preferred)

1 tablespoon organic olive oil

2 tablespoons minced organic parsley

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

For the chicken skewers:

If you’re using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic, along with 1 tablespoon of water, in a bowl. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour.

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium or preheat the broiler.

Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread the chicken pieces onto 4 skewers.

If grilling, place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through.

For broiling, broil for 8-10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

While the chicken is cooking make the sauces.

For the yogurt sauce:

Mix together the greek yogurt, sour cream, cucumber and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready for use, or for up to 1 day.

For the relish:

Combine the tomato, cucumber and parsley in a bowl. Stir in the lemon juice and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready for use, or for up to 1 day.

Serve the chicken skewers with the yogurt sauce and cucumber relish. For a cycle 2, serve with hummus, and Cycle 3 you may serve with flatbread.

Yields 4 Servings.

Approved for all cycles.

See my #repost of this recipe on Instagram and the original recipe creator, @dinneratthezoo.

Photo courtesy of @dinneratthezoo

Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site