Chicken and Vegetable Souvlaki with Barley Pilaf and Tzatziki
This recipe combines two popular components of Greek cuisine: souvlaki and tzatziki. Souvlaki consists of skewered, grilled meat, and tzatziki is a yogurt-based sauce traditionally served with grilled meats.
Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Ingredients
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Tips
Tip: You can substitute quick-cooking barley for the pearled barley. Simply reduce the cooking time to 10 to 12 minutes.
If using wooden skewers, soak in water 30 minutes.
Variation: To broil chicken skewers, place them on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat 10 to 12 minutes, turning once. Or to cook on top of the stove, heat a grill pan over medium. Place skewers in pan and cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning once.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size:
2 chicken skewers, 1/2 cup pilaf and 3 tablespoons sauce Per Serving:
371 calories; protein 35g; carbohydrates 35g; dietary fiber 8g; sugars 10g; fat 11g; saturated fat 2g; cholesterol 86mg; sodium 500mg.
Exchanges:
3 1/2 lean protein, 2 vegetables, 1 1/2 starch, 1 fat