Ingredients

  • Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken
  • Cucumber Sauce
  • 1 English cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup skim milk yogurt
  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried mint)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Method

  • Combine marinade ingredients and pour over chicken.
  • Marinate in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and grill over medium heat for 5 -7 minutes per side.
  • Serve with rice, or oven roasted potatoes, and cucumber sauce.
  • Makes 4 servings.
  • Tip: The marinade can also be used on strips of chicken.
  • After marinating, thread the strips onto skewers and grill for 5 - 7 minutes per side.
  • CUCUMBER SAUCE:
  • In a strainer mix cucumber and salt and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
  • Squeeze excess liquid from cucumber.
  • Blend grated cucumber with remaining sauce ingredients and refrigerate until needed.
  • Serve with Greek Chicken.
  • Tip: If you don't have a strainer put cucumber and salt in a double layer of paper coffee filters.
  • Gently squeeze the excess liquid out of the mixture.