Best Chicken Breasts Ala Grecque Recipes
GREEK STYLE GARLIC CHICKEN BREAST
This recipe was passed down through my family for years. If you're looking for a great tasting, tender chicken breast, this is what you're looking for - Greek style.
Provided by Michael
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time P1DT35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut 3 slits in each chicken breast to allow marinade to penetrate. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika for about 30 seconds. Place chicken in a large bowl, and pour marinade over. Using your hands, work marinade into chicken. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
- Cook chicken on grill until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 57.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 659.5 mg
CHICKEN A LA GREQUE
I got this recipe from "365 Ways to Cook Chicken." It tastes wonderful! You can serve according to the recipe and double the sauce and toss the chicken with pasta. I've also made it without cubing the chicken breasts.
Provided by ELo1980
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Combine oregano, salt and pepper in a small dish.
- Rub seasonings into chicken.
- Arrange in large baking dish.
- Blend together olive oil and lemon juice.
- Pour mixture over chicken pieces.
- Bake 40 minutes, or until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.6, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 362.8, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 23.8
CHICKEN BREASTS ALA GRECQUE
Very flavorful and quick turn to an old favorite, boneless chicken breasts. The difference is the addition of grated lemon rind, vermouth and yogurt, and of course a splash of cinnamon. This is from a newspaper food column that's older than dirt.
Provided by MNLisaB
Categories Stew
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a medium nonstick skillet until very hot, then reduce heat to medium.
- Add the olive oil, and saute the chopped onion, until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and stir.
- Cut the chicken into bite size chunks and add to the skillet, browning on all sides, for about 5 minutes.
- Add the grated lemon rind, vermouth, 1/4 cup of chicken broth and cinnamon to the skillet.
- Cover and cook over low heat until chicken is cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir the remaining TBS of chicken broth into the cornstarch, and mix well into a smooth paste.
- Stir this into the pan, along with the yogurt and stir to mix well.
- Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.8, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 80.5, Sodium 220.8, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 5.4, Protein 27.3
POULET A LA GRECQUE
This Greek-style recipe was given to me by a French woman. It's very flavorful, combining traditional Mediterranean ingredients with a classic French sauce.
Provided by librarylady
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Season flour with salt and pepper; coat chicken pieces with seasoned flour.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken pieces in skillet; cook, turning once, to brown on both sides, about 6 minutes.
- Stir in shallots, onions, and garlic; cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and wine; bring to a boil. Then stir in saffron, curry powder, sugar, raisins, and salt and pepper. Cover, and cook over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 16.7 g
GRECIAN CHICKEN
The caper, tomato and olive flavors will whisk you away to the Greek isles. This easy skillet dish is perfect for hectic weeknights. -Jan Marler, Murchison, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SALADE A LA GRECQUE WITH GRILLED CHICKEN
This salad inspired by the flavors of Greece includes tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, and Kalamata olives. The dressing combines olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Brush chicken with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill, turning once until cooked, about 12 minutes total. Set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, oregano garlic, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
- Place the lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, red pepper, onion, parsley, and mint in a large bowl; add 1/2 cup dressing, toss to coat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide salad and mound on four individual dinner plates or wide shallow bowls; sprinkle with olives and feta. Slice chicken crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips and fan out on top of individual salads. Place lemon wedge on each plate and serve immediately.
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