Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki

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• This was so delicious....it was so tender it melts in your mouth.  Pair the chicken and tzatziki with warm pita for a wonderful meal.
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• 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)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided

• For the tzatziki:
• 16 oz. Greek yogurt
• 1/2 hothouse cucumber or 1 regular cucumber, peeled and seeded
• 2-3 cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press (or finely minced)
• 1 tsp. white wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper
• Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
• Extra virgin olive oil
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• Preparation

• 1. 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. Add the chicken and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• 2.  Thread the chicken cubes onto skewers. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until grill marks appear and meat is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.

• 3. Finely chop the cucumber then place in a kitchen towel and wring out any excess liquid. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add yogurt, minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste, and the vinegar and mix until combined. Serve with chicken and warm pita bread.

• Serve this for dessert baklava....

Source: Lee-Ann Taylor, Stanford, CA, Sunset