Chicken Slovaki

8 garlic cloves, peeled

2 tbsp dried oregano tsp dried rosemary

1 tsp Paprika

1 tsp each salt and black pepper

1/4 lb chopped olives (optional)

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup dry white wine

Juice of 1 lemon

4 bay leaves

For Chicken

3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, fat removed, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare the marinade. In the bowl of a small food processor, add garlic, oregano, rosemary, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil, white wine, and lemon juice (do NOT add the dried bay leaves yet). Pulse until well combined.

Place chicken in a large bowl and add bay leaves. Top with marinade. Toss to combine, making sure chicken is well-coated with marinade. cover tightly and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight

Soak 10 to 12 wooden skewers in water for 30 to 45 minutes or so.

When ready, thread marinated chicken pieces through the prepared skewers.

Prepare outdoor grill (or griddle). Brush grates with a little oil and heat over medium-high heat..Place chicken skewers on grill (or cook in batches on griddle) until well browned and internal temperature registers 155° on instant read thermometer. Be sure to turn skewers evenly to cook on all sides, about 5 minutes total. (Adjust temperature of grill if necessary). While grilling, brush lightly with the marinade

Transfer chicken to serving platter Serve hot