Greek Chicken and Cucumber Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb boneless skinless chicken
1 english cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup skim milk yogurt
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions:

Combine marinade ingredients and pour over chicken.
Marinate in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Remove chicken from marinade and grill over medium heat for 5 -7 minutes per side.
Serve with rice, or oven roasted potatoes, and cucumber sauce.
Makes 4 servings.
Tip: The marinade can also be used on strips of chicken.
After marinating, thread the strips onto skewers and grill for 5 - 7 minutes per side.
CUCUMBER SAUCE:.
In a strainer mix cucumber and salt and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
Squeeze excess liquid from cucumber.
Blend grated cucumber with remaining sauce ingredients and refrigerate until needed.
Serve with Greek Chicken.
Tip: If you don't have a strainer put cucumber and salt in a double layer of paper coffee filters.
Gently squeeze the excess liquid out of the mixture.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	250.73 Kcal (1050 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.58g	21%
Cholesterol	72.3mg	24%
Sodium	1489.31mg	62%
Potassium	486.83mg	10%
Total Carbs	7.81g	3%
Sugars	3.93g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.97g	4%
Protein	24.81g	50%
Vitamin C	9mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	44.7mg	248%
Calcium	94.6mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	125.28 Kcal (525 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.79g	21%
Cholesterol	36.13mg	24%
Sodium	744.17mg	62%
Potassium	243.25mg	10%
Total Carbs	3.9g	3%
Sugars	1.97g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.48g	4%
Protein	12.4g	50%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	12%
Iron	22.3mg	248%
Calcium	47.3mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

6

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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