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Recently I have been posting bountiful grilling opportunities, in preparation for spring and summer cook-outs. I am anticipating broadening horizons from the typical burgers and dogs, and convey multiple international flavors to the red checkered tablecloths we all have adorned our porches with at one point in time. Today I hand over two recipes that are bitesize pleasures, marinated chicken cubes and Greek meatballs. I skewered both treats and grilled them. The chicken is brightly flavored with garlic, lemon and fresh oregano. It is marinated overnight in oil, and a scant amount of Greek yogurt which maintains moisture in the chicken during grilling. Once you have grilled the chicken there are copious options, including atop a salad, in a pita, over couscous, or simply alone. The meatballs are moist and savory. Chopped mint, parsley and dill are the main components to these flavor packages. Insure your quantities of both bites are plentiful as they will disappear quickly. Tzatziki and a yogurt red pepper sauce are what I have chosen to serve them with, but you could certainly use a mango chutney or tomato relish.

Chicken Kabobs

2 chicken breasts, cubed

3/4 C vegetable oil

4 cloves garlic minced

3 T plain Greek yogurt

juice and zest of 1 lemon

3 T chopped fresh oregano

1 T chopped fresh dill

salt and pepper

Combine all ingredients in a plastic bag, marinate overnight. Place marinated chicken on skewers and grill until cooked thoroughly.

Greek Meatballs

1 lb ground beef or lamb

1 large slice white bread, cubed

1/2 C milk

1 egg

2 T chopped fresh mint

2 T chopped fresh parsley

1 T chopped fresh dill

juice and zest of 1 lemon

3 cloves garlic minced

3 T red onion grated

dash of grated nutmeg

Soak bread cubes in milk for 20 min. Squeeze excess milk from bread and combine with all other ingredients. Mix well, and shape into 1 inch balls. I made mine appetizer size, you certainly could make them larger.

Chill in fridge for at least 2 hours so the meatballs become firm. Place on skewers and grill to medium well.

Tzatziki Sauce

1 C plain Greek yogurt

1/2 large cucumber grated

3 cloves garlic grated

1 T fresh chopped dill 

1 T fresh chopped mint

juice of one lemon

salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients.

Yogurt Pepper Sauce

1 C plain Greek yogurt

1 roasted red pepper

2 cloves garlic grated

2 t smoked sweet paprika

2 t lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.

 

 

 

Until tomorrow...Peace.