Lemon-Oregano Chicken Skewers

LEMON-OREGANO CHICKEN SKEWERS

1 1/2 lemons
1 clove garlic
1 Tblsp olive oil (plus extra for grill)
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
8 chicken tenderloins (about 1 1/4 lb)
8 wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Cucumber Yogurt Sauce (recipe follows)

Squeeze the juice from the half-lemon into a ziptop food bag. Squeeze garlic through a press into bag (or chop). Add oil, oregano, salt & pepper. Add chicken; seal bag & turn to mix & coat. Marinate 15 minutes.

Brush outdoor grill or grill pan with oil; heat. Cut lemon into 8 wedges. Thread one chicken tender onto each skewer, then skewer on a lemon wedge.

Grill 4 minutes, turning once, until chicken is lightly charred & cooked through. Place on platter. Serve with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce.

Makes 4 servings.

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CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE

3-in. piece of a seedless cucumber
1 clove garlic
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 tsp salt

Using the large holes of a grater, grate cucumber over a medium bowl.

Squeeze garlic through a press into bowl (or chop). Add yogurt & salt; stir until blended. Spoon into a serving bowl.

Makes approximately 1 cup sauce.

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