Grecian Chicken Food

GREEK CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a glass dish, mix the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and lemon juice. Place the chicken pieces in the mixture, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and discard the marinade. Cook chicken pieces up to 15 minutes per side, until juices run clear. Smaller pieces will not take as long.

GRECIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add chicken; saute until no longer pink, 7-9 minutes. Remove and keep warm., In same skillet, heat remaining oil; add the next 6 ingredients. Cook and stir until onion is translucent, 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute more. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 3-4 minutes. Return chicken to skillet; add olives. Simmer, uncovered, until chicken is heated through, 2-3 minutes. If desired, serve with orzo.

GRECIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place baking pan (no glassware) on stove top, heat slightly to melt enough of the shortening to cover bottom about 1/8" DO NOT CONTINUE TO HEAT PAN!
• Place chicken thighs side by side, skin side up in pan Brush top of each piece of chicken with some of the melted shortening Sprinkle a small amount of lemon juice over entire contents of pan Sprinkle a small amount of lemon pepper on top of each chicken piece Repeat same step again, but using the garlic salt Now cover each piece with small amount of oregano (amount used, depending on your taste) Place approx 1/8" pat of butter on each piece Bake uncovered in a 375 degree F oven for 45-50 minutes Remove pan from oven--turn on broiler--place in broiler and broil only long enough to make top of each piece be nice and crispy (this step is fairly fast, so do not leave chicken alone for very long--check frequently!) NOTE: I have found solid-Crisco shortening to give a much better taste to this recipe than most liquid veg oils NOTE: Using a skinless thigh (to reduce fat) will greatly degrade the final taste and results for this recipe.
• NOTE: Chicken legs may also be used in combination with the thighs for this recipe.

GREEK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season 1/2 chicken with salt, pepper, oregano and lemon juice. Place on grill for about 30 minutes or until juices run clear.

GREEK CHICKEN IN A PITA

Steps:

• In a blender combine juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper and mint or cilantro leaves. Process until smooth and pour over chicken to marinate. Refrigerate chicken and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. In a small bowl stir together yogurt, cucumber and chopped mint.
• In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Heat pitas under a broiler or in a toaster oven. Slice open pitas and stuff with chicken, tomatoes, lettuce and top with yogurt dressing. Serve immediately.

GREEK-STYLE ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the potatoes in a roasting tin and drizzle with half the oil. Sit the chicken thighs on top, drizzle over the remaining oil and season. Roast in the oven for 30 mins.
• Add the cherry tomatoes, olives, oregano leaves and feta, then drizzle with the red wine vinegar. Return to the oven for another 25-30 mins until the chicken is cooked through and golden.

GRECIAN CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Combine potatoes and peppers in 13x9-inch baking dish. Add broth, 1/4 cup dressing and 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; toss to coat. Cover. Bake 40 min.
• Meanwhile, mix remaining dressing and lemon juice until blended; pour over chicken in shallow dish. Turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken over vegetable mixture in baking dish; top with remaining ingredients. Bake, uncovered, 20 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).

GRECIAN CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Cut a pocket into each chicken breast; salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
• Thoroughly drain and squeeze any liquid from thawed spinach.
• Combine thawed spinach, feta cheese, mayonnaise and garlic.
• Stuff spinach mixture into chicken breast pockets, dividing equally.
• Combine flour and paprika and lightly coat chicken breasts.
• Wrap two strips of bacon around each chicken piece and place on a rack in a baking dish.
• Bake uncovered for 1 hour or until chicken tests done.