Greek Feta Chicken Food

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.

CHICKEN WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine feta and oregano. Make a pocket in chicken breasts: Holding chicken flat with palm of one hand, make an incision in thicker side of each breast with a paring knife. Carefully pivot the knife to create a deep pocket, keeping the other side of the chicken breast intact. Stuff pockets with feta mixture, dividing evenly; generously season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook until browned on both sides, 6 to 7 minutes per side.
• Cover skillet, and continue cooking until chicken is opaque throughout and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 160 degrees. about 5 minutes more. Remove chicken to a platter, and keep warm.
• To the skillet, add chicken stock, and cook, stirring up brown bits with a wooden spoon until reduced slightly. Add lemon juice and butter. Reduce the heat to low, and swirl pan until butter is melted, and sauce is slightly thickened. Serve chicken drizzled with sauce.

GREEK SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups spinach, the feta and 3 tablespoons water in a bowl. Insert a paring knife into the thickest part of each chicken breast, cutting along the side to make a deep 2-inch-wide pocket. Stuff the spinach mixture into the pockets.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet, rounded-side down, and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add the chicken broth, vinegar and sun-dried tomatoes. Partially cover and cook until the chicken is just cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ditalini and cook as the label directs. Put the remaining 1 1/2 cups spinach in a colander; drain the ditalini over the spinach to wilt it. Return to the pot.
• Remove the chicken to a cutting board and slice. Add the pan sauce to the ditalini along with the mint and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss. Serve with the chicken.

GREEK FETA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., Cover and bake at 400° for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear and potatoes are tender.

GREEK CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SKILLET WITH OLIVES AND FETA

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl add the seasoning for the Greek chicken and stir together until combined.
• Add in the cut up chicken and toss together until the chicken is completely coated in the mixture. Set aside.
• Cut up all of the vegetables then heat a 12 inch skillet over medium high heat.
• Spray the skillet with cooking oil, then add in the chicken. Cook the chicken for 4-6 minutes or until it's cooked through. Remove from the skillet onto a plate.
• Spray the skillet with more cooking oil then add in the onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes then add in the zucchini and tomatoes and cook another 2-3 minutes.
• Add the chicken back into the skillet along with the chopped artichoke hearts and kalamata olives. Stir everything until combined and warmed through.
• Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the top and add in the feta cheese. Taste for seasoning then serve immediately.

GREEK FETA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix yogurt, garlic, oregano, and black pepper together in a bowl. Add chicken to yogurt marinade, coating all sides. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove chicken from yogurt marinade; place on preheated grill. Cook for 6 minutes; flip and sprinkle with feta cheese. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 4 to 6 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Garnish with fresh parsley.

ONE PAN GREEK CHICKEN WITH FETA AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/fan forced 160°C/Gas mark 6.
• Roughly chop the onion and capsicums.
• In a large shallow casserole dish (make sure it is hob and oven proof) heat the olive oil over a medium heat and add the onion and capsicum.
• Cook for 5 minutes until softened and starting to colour.
• Slice the garlic and add to the onion mixture.
• Stir in the Greek seasoning, add the can of tomatoes to the pan and then wash the can out with about 1/3 can of water.
• Stir to combine, and cook over a low heat until everything is simmering.
• Meanwhile lay the chicken thighs on a plate, drizzle over the olive oil and then rub in the remaining Greek seasoning.
• Once the tomatoes are simmering, add the chicken thighs in a single layer.
• Place a lid (or tinfoil) on your dish and cooking in the oven 30 minutes.
• Remove the lid and cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
• Serve garnished with chopped oregano, olives and crumbled feta cheese.

GREEK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Lightly salt and pepper chicken and fry in oil-slice each breast into 4 or 5 thick slices.
• You want it only half way cooked.
• Add tomatoes with juice-spinach and mushrooms.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add onions, garlic and oregano and simmer for 3 minutes.
• Check to see if chicken is cooked through.
• If done add wine and olives and heat through.
• Add half of the feta and remove from heat-toss.
• Offer remaining feta at the table.

BAKED FETA RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and adjust a rack in the middle.
• Arrange the onions, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes at the bottom of a ramekin or oven-safe dish. Sprinkle with 1 tsp oregano, pinch red pepper flakes, and add some of the fresh thyme. Drizzle a bit of extra virgin olive oil.
• Add the feta on top of the arranged veggies. Season the feta block with the remaining dried oregano, pinch of red pepper flakes and whatever remains of the fresh thyme. Drizzle a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil on the feta and make sure to brush the sides with some of the oil.
• Place the baking dish on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes (and if you like, you can stick it under the broiler very briefly to add color).
• Serve with pita chips or toasted Italian bread.

GREEK FETA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; add chicken.
• Seal bag and shake until chicken in well coated.
• Marinate chicken in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
• Remove chicken from mariinade, reserving marinade.
• Place chicken on a rack in a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
• Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat with electric oven door partially opened for about 7 minutes.
• Turn chicken; spoon reserved marinade over chicken and top with feta cheese.
• Broil 7 minutes or until done.
• Sprinkle with parsley.

GREEK CHICKEN AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 ° F
• Season the chicken breasts with sea salt, freshly ground pepper and some red pepper flakes, and dry oregano. Let them sit in the fridge while the potatoes bake.
• Cut the potatoes in wedges and place them in a large oven-proof pan-season with sea salt, freshly ground pepper, and dry oregano. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil and mix so seasonings will distribute evenly-bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the oven. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
• Tuck the seasoned chicken breasts between potatoes. Add the cherry tomatoes, garlic cloves, and the feta pieces. Season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper over tomatoes, only. Sprinkle more dry oregano and red pepper flakes (optional)all over. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil over tomatoes, garlic, and feta. Bake for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.

GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH FETA AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• In a small bowl, whisk together broth, oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Add diced chicken, green pepper, and mint.
• Drain pasta and add to bowl with dressing and chicken. Toss to combine. Cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with feta cheese just before serving.