Greek-Style Skewers

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 2  garlic cloves 
• 1  optional: lemon 
• 3 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
• 0.3 cup oregano leaves fresh
• 0.8 teaspoon salt divided
• 1 pound chicken breasts boneless skinless cut into 32 cubes

Equipment

• food processor
• grill
• skewers

Directions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Thread 4 chicken cubes alternately with 3 tomatoes, if desired, onto each of 8 (12-inch) skewers.
3. Sprinkle skewers with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; coat with cooking spray.
4. Place skewers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes. Turn skewers over; grill 2 minutes or until chicken is done.
5. Grate 1 1/2 teaspoons rind from 1 end of lemon; cut lemon in half, crosswise.
6. Cut ungrated lemon half into quarters; reserve remaining lemon half for another use.
7. Combine the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, lemon rind, garlic, and oregano in a food processor; process until finely ground, scraping sides. With motor running, slowly drizzle oil through the food chute; process until well blended.
8. Brush oregano mixture over skewers; serve with lemon wedges.