Nostimini Grilled Chicken Food

GRILLED EXTRAORDINARY CHICKEN WITH GREEK TZATZIKI

Steps:

• For the chicken: Blend the turmeric and some salt with the yogurt in a large bowl and add the chicken. Toss to coat and marinate chicken for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours (in the fridge).
• Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for a few minutes on each side, until cooked through.
• For the vegetables: Drizzle olive oil on the onion, tomato and lemon and season with salt. Grill all until a bit charred on each side.
• For the tzatziki: Incorporate the yogurt, dill, mint, lemon juice and cucumbers. Season with salt and set aside.
• To serve, drizzle the chicken with garlic herb oil and spoon a scoop or two of tzatziki directly on top. Plate each dish with a few pieces of grilled veggies and, before serving, squeeze 1 grilled lemon half over the chicken and sprinkle with oregano.

NOSTIMINI GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Slice chicken breasts in half and flatten for easy cooking on the grill.
• Rub chicken with oil and nostimini and refrigerator for 30 minutes or more.
• Grill over high heat until cooked through, about 5-10 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken.

GREEK SEASONING BLEND

Steps:

• Mix salt, garlic powder, basil, oregano, cinnamon, black pepper, parsley, rosemary, dill, marjoram, cornstarch, thyme, and nutmeg in a bowl. Store in an airtight container. Alternately, blend spices in a spice grinder for a finer texture.

SOUTH AUSSIE LAMB YIROS (OR GYROS, SOUVLAKI, KEBABS, DONER KABAB

Steps:

• Slice lamb into very thin strips. Place in a plastic bag together with the olive oil and nostimini blend. Massage to make sure the oil and nostimini has coated all of the meat. Allow to marinate for minimum of 30 minutes.
• While lamb marinates thinly slice tomato and onion. Shred lettuce. Set aside in fridge.
• Cut 2 foil sheets 10cm (4") larger all around that your pita bread. Cut 2 baking paper sheets the same size as the pita. Place one sheet of baking paper on top of each sheet of foil.
• Heat 2 frypans to med-hot.
• Lightly spray one side of a pita with cooking spray and place this side down on one fry pan. Spray the other pan with cooking spray and stir-fry half the meat until cooked. (Do not allow to stew - crusty bits are good.).
• When meat is ready remove from heat. Place one foil/paper stack on a plate.
• Working quickly, remove pita from heat and place on the paper with toasted side up.
• Now place the meat then half the salad items and tzatziki down the middle of the pita. Use the paper to tightly roll each side of the pita into the centre ensuring one side crosses the other. Roll package in the foil. Twist the bottom of the foil to catch the juices.
• Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Serve with plenty of napkins!

ARMENIAN HERB MARINADE GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together (except meat) and whisk thoroughly.
• Put cleaned and dried meat in a large 8 x 11-inch glass baking pan and pour marinade over all, being sure to coat well.
• Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.
• Drain meat and grill, basting with marinade until meat is cooked through.
• NOTE: This is excellent served leftover, cold on a Caesar salad!

GRILLED NECTARINE & CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil; cook 10-15 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 3 tablespoons. Remove from heat., Brush oil over both sides of baguette slices. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. Grill nectarines 45-60 seconds on each side or until tender and lightly browned. Cool slightly., Spread goat cheese over toasts. Cut nectarines into thick slices; arrange over cheese. Drizzle with balsamic syrup; sprinkle with basil. Serve immediately.

NOSTIMINI LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, sherry and garlic and rub all over the lamb chops.
• Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle nostimini generously over the lamb and rub well into the meat. Return to refrigerator on a plate for a further 30 minutes.
• Cook on on an oiled hot BBQ grill (or in a pan) until done to your liking.