Chicken A La Greque Recipes

CHICKEN BREASTS ALA GRECQUE

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.

POULET A LA GRECQUE

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.

SALADE A LA GRECQUE WITH GRILLED CHICKEN

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.