Chicken Souvlaki Sticks with Yogurt Dipping Sauce
- 16 bamboo skewers
- 3 lemons
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 16 chicken tenders, about 1 1/2 pounds
- 2 cups Greek style yogurt
- 1/2 seedless cucumber, peeled and grated
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Soak skewers in water for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Combine the zest and juice of 2 lemons, oregano, red pepper flakes and olive oil in a dish.
- Paste the garlic by mashing it with coarse salt then add 3/4 of it to the marinade, reserving some for dipping sauce.
- Add chicken tenders to the marinade and season with salt and pepper, turn in marinade to coat, let stand 10 minutes.
- Thread tenders on damp skewers and cook 7 to 8 minutes, turning once, until firm and juices run clear.
- While skewers cook, combine yogurt with juice of remaining lemon, remaining clove of garlic, grated cucumber, cumin and salt, to taste.
- Divide the dip among 4 ramekins.
- Serve 5 skewers per person with dipping sauce alongside.
bamboo skewers, lemons, oregano, red pepper, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, salt, chicken tenders, yogurt, cucumber, ground cumin
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/chicken-souvlaki-sticks-with-yogurt-dipping-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)