Sheila's Bird on a Wire with Cucumber Dill Sauce

Don't be a slowpoke! The quicker you thread these zesty, marinated chicken pieces onto the wire, the faster your taste buds will be knocked askewer. Try serving it with delicious Cucumber Dill Sauce (below).

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Bird on a Wire
341 calories, 4 servings

Ingredients:

¼ C lemon juce
1 T liquid honey
1 T olive oil
1 T oregano
1 T mint
2 t balsamic vinegar
2 t minced garlic
½ t salt
¼ t black pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in to chunks

Directions:

Combine all marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place chicken in a large, heavy-duty, resealable plastic bag. Add marinade and seal bag. Turn bag several times to coat the chicken with the marinade.

Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours – one hour minimum if in a rush.

Preheat grill to high setting. Thread chicken pieces onto metal skewers and discard marinade. Coat grill with cooking spray or brush lightly with oil.

Grill chicken for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until no longer pink in the center.

Take care not to overcook chicken, or it will be dry.

Serve hot with Cool Cucumber-Dill Sauce (recipe below).

Wonderful with a Greek salad and hummus with warm pita wedges!

Click here for the nutrition facts for the Cucumber-Dill Sauce!

Dill

Cool Cucumber-Dill Sauce

46 calories a serving!

Ingredients:

1 C plain yogurt

1 C diced cucumber

1 T dill

1 t garlic, minced

¼ t salt

¼ t pepper

Directions:

Mix well in a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate until dinner!

Chicken Breast