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CUISINE
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boned, skinned chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-in. cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil , 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice , 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 4 garlic cloves (2 crushed, 2 minced) and 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided and 1/2 English cucumber, coarsely shredded
- 14 ounces non fat Greek yogurt and 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
Preparation
- Heat grill to high (450° to 550°). Mix chicken, oil, wine, lemon juice, oregano, crushed garlic cloves, salt,and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a bowl. Thread chicken onto 8 metal skewers.
- Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until grill marks appear and meat is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Put cucumber in a kitchen towel and wring out any excess liquid. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add yogurt, minced garlic, remaining 1/4 tsp. pepper, and the vinegar and mix until combined. Serve with chicken and warm pita bread.
WATER MELON JUICE
Ingredients
- Watermelon,chopped 4 cups
- Sugar As needed
- Rose syrup 1 & 1/2 tblsp
Method
- Separate the pulp of the watermelon from its rind and chop it roughly. Place it in a blender and blend smoothly.
- Use a metal strainer to remove any seeds. Mix 1 & 1/2 to 2 tblsp of rose syrup or as needed with the watermelon juice and mix well.
- Adjust sugar and rose syrup quantities according to your taste preferences. Do not add more rose syrup otherwise it will be over powering the juice.
- Strain through a fine sieve into a serving jug. Add mint and ice cubes and stir to combine. Serve immediately.