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Chicken Souvlaki - South Beach Diet Phase 1 2 3

Contributed By: ljville
kalynskitchen.blogspot.com

From Kalyn's Kitchen "Chicken cooked like this is a perfect main dish for any phase of the South Beach Diet or any other low-glycemic eating plan. I served the Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce and a simple cucumber salad for phase one. For phase two or three, you could serve the meat inside 100% whole wheat pita bread, or serve something like Georgette's Really Lemony Greek Pilafi on the side."

Ingredients

4-6 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Marinade:

1/2 cup Olive oil

1/2 cup Fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 t Red wine vinegar

1 t Finely minced garlic (or garlic puree from a jar)

1 t Dried oregano (use Greek or Turkish oregano)

1 tsp. Dried thyme

Preparation

Trim all visible fat and tendons from chicken breasts, then cut each bread into about 6 crosswise strips. (I made the strips about 1 inch thick.) Put chicken strips into large Ziploc bag or plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.

Combine olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, and thyme and stir together with a whisk or spoon. Pour marinade into Ziploc bag or plastic container, seal, and squeeze bag or turn container over and shake gently so all pieces of meat are well-coated with marinade. Put into refrigerator and marinate 8 hours or more.

To get ready to grill, remove chicken from refrigerator and let it come to room temperature, then drain chicken pieces and thread onto skewers. I put six pieces on each skewer, and folded over each piece of chicken so it wouldn't spin around on the skewers. Spray grill with non-stick spray or mist with olive oil, then preheat gas or charcoal barbecue grill to medium high. (You can only hold your hand there for a few seconds at that heat.)

Grill skewers about 12-15 minutes, turning often. Souvlaki is done when the chicken is slightly browned and firm, but not hard to the touch.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Special Features: Make Ahead
Meal Type: Entree