GREEK CHICKEN AND CUCUMBER SAUCE

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Make and share this Greek Chicken and Cucumber Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time P1DT1h4m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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
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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.5, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 83.9, Sodium 1271.1, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 27

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