Greek Chicken And Rice Food

GREEK CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat and add chicken.
• Brown on all sides then remove from pan and set aside.
• Add onion and tomato and saute until onion turns translucent.
• Stir in oregano and lemon juice.
• Add rice and stir well to combine and coat all grains of rice.
• Add chicken stock, stir and return chicken to pot.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until all surface liquid has been absorbed.
• Cover, turn heat to very low and cook 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to keep rice from burning or sticking.

GREEK STRUDEL WITH CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the chicken all over with salt, pepper and the paprika. Add to the pot and cook, turning once, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Add the fennel bulb and bell pepper to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and return the chicken to the pot; bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, 16 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, olives, lemon zest, scallions, parsley, oregano, fennel fronds and cheese; stir to combine.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay out 1 sheet of phyllo on the parchment and brush generously with melted butter. Layer another sheet of phyllo ontop; brush with butter. Repeat with the remaining 6 sheets of phyllo; do not butter the last sheet. (Reserve about 2 tablespoons butter to brush the outside of the strudel.)
• Mound the chicken mixture down one long side of the phyllo, about 2 inches from the edge. Use the parchment to lift the phyllo and roll it around the filling to make a long cylinder with open ends; arrange seam-side down on the parchment. Cut several small slits in the top of the roll and brush with the reserved melted butter.
• Transfer to the oven and bake until golden brown and crisp, about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then cut into thick slices.

GREEK CHICKEN & RICE

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Stir in artichokes, roasted peppers, tomatoes and olives. Cook and stir until heated through, 3-5 minutes., Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. Serve with chicken. Sprinkle with parsley.

GREEK CHICKEN AND RICE DINNER

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup of the dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir 15 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove vegetables from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Add remaining 1/4 cup dressing to skillet. Add chicken; cook 7 min. on each side or until chicken is cooked through. Return vegetables to skillet. Add olives; stir gently until well blended.
• Serve chicken and vegetables over rice.

LEMONY GREEK RICE PILAF (PILAFI) RECIPE WITH CHICKEN LEGS

Steps:

• To prepare this Greek rice pilaf recipe with chicken legs, start by washing thoroughly the chicken legs and pat them dry with some kitchen paper. Drizzle the chicken legs with olive oil, season well with salt and pepper and rub using your hands.
• Heat a large pan over medium high heat and place the chicken legs inside. Let them colour and cook for about 6 minutes on each side, until the skin is nicely coloured and crispy. Remove the chicken legs from the pan and set side.
• Now it's time to prepare the Greek rice pilaf. In the same pan add 1-2 tbsps olive oil and the chopped onions and sauté until soft. Add the butter and rice and sauté the rice until translucent. Pour in the chicken stock and lemon juice and deglaze. Add the chicken legs (skin side up) and season well with salt and pepper.
• Place the lid on, turn the heat down and simmer the Greek rice pilaf for about 15 minutes, until the chicken and rice are cooked and all the liquid has been absorbed.
• Finish off the Greek rice pilaf with a last minute squeeze of lemon juice, crumbled feta cheese and freshly ground pepper. Enjoy!

GREEK RICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

GREEK CHICKEN KABOBS WITH RICE

Steps:

• Pour 1/4 cup dressing over chicken in shallow dish; turn to evenly coat chicken. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken onto 6 skewers; thread vegetables onto 6 additional skewers.
• Grill all skewers 8 to 10 min. or until chicken is done and vegetables are crisp-tender, turning after 5 min. and brushing vegetables occasionally with remaining dressing.
• Combine rice and olives. Serve with chicken and vegetables.

GREEK STYLE RICE RECIPE (GREEK PILAF)

Steps:

• Peel and chop the onion into small chunks then peel and mince the garlic.
• Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large saute pan/ deep frying pan (Use one you have a lid for)
• Add in the onions and cook over low heat for 4-5 minutes until soft, Add the garlic and cook for a further minute.
• Pour in the rice and stir to coat in the olive and onion mixture.
• Add the zest and juice of one lemon, the dried oregano and then pour in the hot vegetable broth.
• Bring to a simmer then cover and cook for 15 minutes over low heat.
• Once the time is done, remove the pan from the heat and leave it covered for 10 minutes.
• Once this time is done, remove the lid and squeeze over the juice of the remaining lemon.
• Taste the rice for salt, then garnish with your fresh herbs and finish with extra virgin olive oil and plenty of black pepper and salt if needed.

GREEK CHICKEN AND POTATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt (lift the skins and apply salt underneath as well). (see optional step in notes)
• Arrange potato wedges and onions in the bottom of a baking dish or pan. Season with salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Add the chicken pieces (see optional step in notes).
• Make the lemon-garlic sauce. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil with lemon juice, minced garlic, rosemary, and nutmeg. Pour evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
• Arrange lemon slices on top. Pour chicken broth into the pan from one side (do not pour broth over the chicken).
• Bake in heated oven uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until chicken and potatoes are tender. (Chicken's internal temperature should register at 165 degrees F). If you like, place the pan under the broiler briefly to allow the chicken skins to gain more color (watch carefully).
• Remove from heat and add kalamata olives, if you like. Garnish with a little bit of fresh parsley.
• Serve with Greek salad Taztaziki sauce and a side of pita bread, if you like. Enjoy!

SPANAKORIZO - GREEK SPINACH RICE

Steps:

• Rinse the rice well a few times until the water runs clear. Put the rice in a bowl and add water to cover it by 1 inch. Let is sit to soak for 20 minutes or until you are easily able to break one grain of rice between your fingers.
• Heat ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil in a braising pan. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until soft and golden brown. Add the spinach, lemon juice, garlic, tomato paste, and a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Sautee the spinach until just wilted. Stir in the mint and dill weed.
• Drain the rice well and add it to the pan. Add 1 ½ cups of warm water. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes until the water reduces a bit. Turn the heat to low and cover.
• Let the rice cook undisturbed for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and fully cooked through and all the liquid has been absorbed.
• Once cooked, let the rice sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
• When ready, fluff the rice with a fork and garnish for feta and parsley, if you like.

CHEESY SKILLET CHICKEN AND CAULIFLOWER RICE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Whisk the lemon juice, 1/4 cup of the yogurt, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, half of the garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Pressing down on each breast firmly with your hand, cut it in half horizontally like a bagel, so you have 4 equal pieces. Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat. Let sit for 15 minutes.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Let the marinade drip off the chicken, then add the chicken to the skillet. Cook, untouched, until golden brown on the bottom and no longer sticking to the skillet, 6 to 7 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue to cook until it releases easily from the skillet, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally and scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan, until softened and translucent, about 7 minutes. Add the remaining garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Gently fold in the Parmesan, riced cauliflower, beans, broccoli, 1/2 cup of the Cheddar, remaining 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Transfer the chicken and any juices back to the skillet and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar over the top. Bake until the cheese has melted, the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are warm, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

GREEK CHICKEN RICE

Steps:

• Put enough water in a pot and boil the chicken pieces with the onions unchopped. Boil until chicken is tender. Take off the chicken and the onions and reserve the broth for later use in the recipe.
• Place in a casserole dish the onions cut them in large pieces. Then add feta crumbs,the parsley and the rice. Mix well.
• Put on top the chicken and 1.5 cup of chicken broth. Add the butter.
• Bake for 45 minutes at 200°C - (350F).
• Mix the eggs with the remaining chicken broth and add them to the casserole.
• Bake for 30 minutes more at the same temperature.