"What's for Dinner?!" I'm always thinking about it, thought I'd share.

"What's for Dinner?!" I'm always thinking about it, thought I'd share.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Roasted Chicken with Dill and Tzatziki

1 whole Chicken, cut in half(can use boneless breasts, thighs also)
Olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
3 Tbsp. Lemon zest
1 small Onion, minced
3 cloves Garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. Cider Vinegar
2 Tbsp. chopped Dill
Salt and Pepper, to taste

Tzatziki sauce
2 Tbsp. Olive oil
1 Tsp. wht. Vinegar
1clove Garlic, minced fine
1/2 C. Greek Yogurt
1/2 C. Sour Cream
1 Cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced small
1 Tsp. chopped fresh dill

Preparation-

Chicken: In a mixing bowl combine, oil, lemon juice, zest, onion, garlic, vinegar, and dill.  season chicken with salt and pepper, both sides and place in a shallow baking dish.  Pour marinade over chicken wrap dish with plastic wrap and put in refrigerator for min. 1 hour (can leave in marinade up to 24 hrs.)
when ready to cook.  Preheat Grill to medium high.  Spray grill with non-stick spray.  Put chicken on and cook about 15 minutes per side.  Make sure juices run clear when you take off grill and reserve in a warm place to rest 10-15 mins.
Tzatziki sauce:  In a mixing bowl combine all ingredients and salt and pepper to taste (can be made up to 2 days in advanced, store in refrigerator.

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