Yummy!!!

My Resolution last year was to cook a little bit more and better for my family. I think I did it, but I must admit fell into the trap of the same recipes over and over. As the "chef" I was getting a little bit bored. My Resolution this year was not only to cook at home, but try new things as well. I have taken a few cooking classes, and thought I would dust off some of those unused skills with a new recipe each week. So far so good! And while Chris and I loved the Lemon -Chive Rissoto, the kids were iffy. But, this last one we tried was a huge hit with everyone. Greek Souvlaki Chicken Yummy
I served the chicken with spring greens and baby spinach, thinly sliced red onion, tomato, cucumber, kalalmata olives, feta cheese, pitas and a vinagrette dressing. The kids had pitas, I had a greek salad.

Souvlaki Marinated Chicken

1 tsp minced red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 TBLS olive oil
6 TBLS lemon juice (and the zest of 1 lemon if you have it)
1 TBLS red wine vinegar (if you have it)
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp oregano
2-3 pounds chicken cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces

Combine all ingredients and pour over meat. Mix well and marinate in fridge 3-4 hours or overnight. Cook on a countertop grill or outdoor grill.

Tzatziki Sauce (cucmber sauce)

1/2 cup seeded shredded cucumber
1 tsp kosher salt
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup sour cream
1 TBLS lemon juice
1/2 TBLS rice wine vinegar
1 tsp olive oil
1 clove garlic minced
1 TBLS chopped fresh dill
1/2 tsp greek seasoning
kosher salt and ground pepper to taste

Combine the salt and cucumber and let sit for a little bit. This will cause the cucumber to release quite a bit of water. Drain cucumber and combine with rest of ing. Mix well. Make sauce at least 4-5 hours in advance for flavors to blend in the fridge. I made it the night before.