Kittencals Greek Chicken Marinade Recipes

KITTENCAL'S GREEK CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl whisk all ingredients until well blended.
• Pour over chicken and refrigerate for 6 hours (no more than 6 hours).

KITTENCAL'S GREEK ROASTED LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN WITH POTATOES

Steps:

• Set oven to 425 degrees F (set oven rack to bottom position).
• Grease a roasting pan (use a pan large enough to hold the chicken halves and potatoes).
• Using kitchen shears cut the chicken down the center between the breasts, then cut down each side of the back bone, then discard the back bone.
• Season the chicken halves on both sides with salt and black pepper, then place skin side down in the roasting pan.
• In a bowl season the potatoes with salt and pepper then place the potatoes around the chicken.
• Sprinkle the whole garlic cloves and olives around the potatoes.
• In a bowl whisk the juice of 2 lemons with the olive oil then drizzle over the chicken and potatoes in the pan.
• Sprinkle the dried oregano over the top.
• Drizzle 2 tablespoons broth into the 4 corners of the pan (do NOT drizzle on top of the chicken or potatoes).
• Roast uncovered for about 50 minutes.
• Remove from oven turn the chicken skin side up, drizzle the pan juices on top the chicken and potatoes, if the broth has cooked down then drizzle about 1/3 to 1/2 cup more into the sides of the pan if needed.
• Continue to cook for another 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, you may want to baste with pan juices a few times during cooking (cooking times will vary slightly depending on the size of the chicken).
• Serve the chicken with pan juices.

KITTENCAL'S EASY MARINADE FOR GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix all ingredients together until well blended.
• Add in chicken pieces, cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
• When ready to grill, remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
• Season the chicken with seasoning salt and pepper, then grill.
• There is enough marinade for up to 10 pieces of chicken.
• Delicious!

KITTENCAL'S GREEK SOUVLAKI (GRILLED SKEWERED LAMB OR PORK)

Steps:

• In a bowl mix together red wine, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, seasoning salt and pepper.
• Place the lamb in a large glass bowl.
• Pour the wine sauce over the lamb; toss to coat well.
• Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, tossing occasionally with a wooden spoon.
• Lightly oil the grill and preheat.
• Remove the lamb from the marinade (discard marinade).
• Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading.
• Thread the lamb, mushrooms, onion chunks and cherry tomatoes among the skewers (thread anyway you desire).
• Brush JUST the veggies with olive oil and season lamb and the veggies lightly with white salt (and pepper if desired).
• Grill until the lamb until it is medium-rare and lightly charred (about 8 minutes, rotating to cook until evenly browned).
• Serve the grilled lamb with toasted pitas and tzatzika sauce if desired.
• DELICIOUS!