Updated: 5/11//2007

TV Morning Show 5/11/07

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 tablespoon salt

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

1 cup virgin olive oil

juice of one lemon

2 tablespoons oregano leaves

pita bread

chopped fresh mint for garnish

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Marinate at least four hours. Divide mixture into four equal parts and slide chicken onto skewers. Grill on both sides until cooked through. Remove the chicken to pita bread and serve with tzatziki, as follows.

Tzatziki

2 cups plain yogurt

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped fine

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons white vinegar

salt & pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Serve with souvlaki pitas, with chopped fresh mint to garnish.