Herb Yogurt Chicken Food

GREEK YOGURT HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the yogurt, 2 tablespoons water, rice vinegar, olive oil, chives, parsley, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving. The dressing will keep, refrigerated, for up to 3 days.

ROTISSERIE CHICKEN WITH YOGURT SAUCE AND HERB RELISH

Steps:

• Whisk together yogurt, celery leaves, 1 tablespoon oil, and cumin; season with salt and pepper. In another bowl, stir together jalapeño, cilantro, cinnamon, vinegar, and remaining 1/4 cup oil; season.
• Toss sliced celery with radishes. Carve chicken; serve with pitas, hummus, yogurt sauce, herb relish, and radish-celery salad.

GREEK CHICKEN WRAP WITH HERB YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce:.
• In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients until blended. Sauce may be made up to 2 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate until serving. The longer it has to meld flavors, the better.
• For the wrap:.
• Flatten breast to about 1/2-inch thickness. Place chicken breast in a plastic bag and add Italian dressing. Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes, preferably longer; remove chicken. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
• In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook chicken breast about 5 minutes per side or until nicely browned and cooked through. Place chicken on a cutting board and slice thinly against the grain; set aside.
• Warm pitas in microwave oven 30 seconds. Place one pita on a plate and spread 1/2 cup of the lettuce and 1/4 of the chicken slices on top. Sprinkle 1/4 each of the tomato, onion, Feta cheese and olives. Spoon some of the herb sauce over top and fold in edges of pita. Repeat with remaining pitas. Serve immediately with additional sauce on the side.
• Serving Suggestion: Wrap sandwich in parchment or waxed paper for plating and serving.

CHICKEN STUFFED WITH HERBS AND YOGURT

Steps:

• Slit breast horizontally.
• Mix rice, yogurt, and herbs together.
• Stuff chicken and bake.

YOGURT CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine all ingredients except chicken-- adjust seasoning to taste (but don't get it too salty), place in a 1 gal zip-lock bag with the chicken.
• Toss to coat chicken Marinate for 48 hrs, turning over a couple times each day.
• Grill chicken on a clean, lightly greased grill over medium heat for 5 min a side, or until done.
• Remove from heat and let it set in a covered bowl for 5-10 minutes before serving.
• Can also be done under a broiler on a rack.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH YOGURT MARINADE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, oregano, thyme, olive oil, salt and pepper. Zest the lemon over the bowl, reserving the rest of the lemon for serving. Whisk until smooth.
• Add the chicken thighs, toss to coat, then cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or up to 24. Remove chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
• If using a grill, clean and oil the grates. Set the grill to medium-high or heat a grill pan slicked with olive oil on the stovetop over medium-high. Grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes on each side (depending on the thickness of the thighs), covering the grill halfway through if necessary to retain heat, until cooked through.
• Transfer the chicken thighs to a platter and squeeze half the lemon over them. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side if desired.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash and pat dry chicken.
• Prick the skin with a fork.
• Rub it with a mixture of pepper and ground ginger.
• With string, tie legs and tail of chicken.
• Place chicken breast side-up on rack in open roasting pan.
• Roast at 180°C for 10 minutes.
• Heat sauce in a pan over medium heat.
• Brush skin with sauce.
• Roast the chicken for about 1 1/2 hours, basting frequently with sauce.
• Keep the sauce warm while basting.
• Place the chicken on a heated platter, arrange rice or bread stuffing around it if you desire.
• Mix some dripping from the roasting pan with yogurt sauce and pour some over the chicken.
• Serve the remaining sauce separately.