Grilled Greek Chicken and Tzatziki sauce

Sometimes in the summer I feel like something a little lighter for dinner. I love Greek food and tried out my own Greek spin on dinner. I added a a side of chopped lettuce, cucumbers, and feta cheese. Ooh, and don't forget a warm pita if you are a carb lover like me! I like Ezekiel Bread, it's a whole wheat pita and I get it from Whole Foods. It's a great alternative to bread if you are watching your carbs. But why would you want to do that ;)?

Grilled Greek Chicken

2 chicken breasts

about 3 tablespoons lemon juice

about 1/2 cup olive oil

about 1-2 tsp oregano

about 1-2 tsp paprika

about 1-2 tsp garlic powder

salt and pepper to taste

Okay, so I did this without really measuring. That's just how I do lots of my marinades. So my measurements above are really estimates. But the good news is that you can't really mess it up. Mix up the the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Then taste it. See if you want to add anything more of the ingredients. I know this is frustrating to some, but really this is the best way to learn how to cook. BUT do taste the marinade BEFORE you put the chicken in it! Eeeek, you do not want to do that once the chicken is in the marinade. Once you feel the marinade is to your liking, then let the chicken marinade in it for about 6 hours.

I grilled the chicken breasts on my cast iron grill/skillet. Makes it taste so "rustic yummy" (if that is even a proper adjective). You can also do it on an outside grill.

Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

• 16 oz of sour cream (if you use greek yogurt you must drain it in cheese cloth)
• 1/2 cup cucumber - peeled, seeded and diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1-2 tsp garlic powder

Directions

In a food processor or blender, combine yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill and garlic. Process until well-combined. Transfer to a separate dish, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour for best flavor.