Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Mediterranean with our guide to creating a delectable grilled chicken Greek-style feast. This culinary journey will take you through the steps of preparing juicy and flavorful grilled chicken, a refreshing and vibrant Greek salad, and warm, pillowy pita bread, all coming together to create a satisfying and aromatic meal. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, this article will empower you to replicate the authentic taste of Greek cuisine in the comfort of your own kitchen. Embark on this gastronomic adventure and bring the vibrant spirit of Greece to your dining table.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
GREEK SALAD PITA POCKETS WITH GRILLED CHICKEN
Upgrade dinner tonight with this easy Greek Salad Pita Pockets with Grilled Chicken recipe from Delish.com
Categories greek salad pita pockets grilled chicken recipes mediterranean recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place chicken cutlets in a shallow baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, oregano, and 2 cloves garlic. Pour mixture over chicken cutlets and let marinate 10 minutes.
- Heat grill pan over high heat. Remove cutlets from marinade and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, 3 minutes per side. Let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
- In a large bowl, toss together cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta, and mint (and olives, if using). In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar and remaining garlic clove. Slowly add remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in steady stream, whisking constantly. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to combine.
- Stuff each pita pocket half with grilled chicken and top with Greek salad.
GRILLED CHICKEN GREEK SALAD
Toss together a simple Greek salad and top it with wedges of grilled pita and a skewer of grilled chicken.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grates.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and thread onto four 12-inch metal skewers. Grill the chicken, turning often, until just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and oregano in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add the lettuce, cucumber, olives and red onion and toss until well coated. Divide among 4 plates and top with some of the feta chunks and a chicken skewer. Warm the pita bread on the grill, cut into wedges and serve with the salad.
GRILLED GREEK PITA PIZZAS
This easy flatbread pizza captures classic Mediterranean flavors in every bite. It works equally well as a speedy main dish or an appetizer. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the first six ingredients in a small bowl; toss to combine. Spread hummus over pita breads. Top with artichoke mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Grill pizzas, covered, over medium heat until bottoms are golden brown, 4-5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 calories, Fat 34g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 1336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN
The secret to this simple grilled chicken is a very powerful marinade and 'roasting' it slowly over semi-indirect heat on the grill.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 4h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, and vinegar together in a large bowl.
- Make 2 slashes on the skin side down to the bone in the thigh section and 1 in the leg section of each leg quarter. This will help infuse pieces with marinade and allow faster cooking on the grill. Season both sides of chicken generously with kosher salt. Transfer to bowl with marinade and thoroughly coat all sides. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 4 to 12 hours.
- Transfer chicken to paper-towel-lined sheet pan to drain slightly.
- Place leg quarters on grill skin side down over semi-direct heat (avoid intense direct heat so chicken cooks evenly and skin doesn't burn). Cook 6 or 7 minutes. Turn chicken and cook another 6 to 7 minutes. Continue cooking and turning until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 8 to 10 more minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 139.8 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 133.7 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS
I switched up my mom's recipe to create this tasty pita pocket variation. It's delicious and perfect for warm days, with a creamy cucumber sauce that goes great with fresh, crunchy veggies. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Marinate chicken in vinaigrette, covered, in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. If grilling the chicken, lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 4-7 minutes on each side., Cut chicken into strips. Fill each pita half with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and cheese; drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WARM PITA BREAD F
This came from one of my Rachael Ray cookbooks. I tried it a couple of summers ago and it's one of our favorites. The whole family loves this. Very flavorful!
Provided by cookin4six
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat grill pan over high heat.
- Place chicken in shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 275°F.
- Wrap pita breads in foil.
- Place in warm oven and heat until dinner is served.
- Combine lemon zest, juice and vinegar in a bowl and whisk in oil.
- Add oregano, garlic and whisk again to combine into dressing.
- Pour half the dressing over chicken tenders.
- Turn tenders in dressing to coat.
- Combine remaining salad ingredients in a bowl.
- Pour remaining dressing over salad and toss well.
- The salad should be very lightly dressed.
- Season salad with salt and pepper and transfer to a large serving platter.
- Grill tenders 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer hot tenders to the salad lined serving platter.
- Remove pitas from oven and unwrap.
- Cut pitas in half and arrange around the edge of platter.
- To serve, each person can pile grilled chicken and veggies into pita halves, wrap up on either side and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 997.4, Fat 46.1, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 141.2, Sodium 1593.1, Carbohydrate 87.9, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 10.8, Protein 59.7
GRILLED CHICKEN, GREEK-STYLE, WITH SALAD AND WARM PITA BREAD FOR
This is a family pleasing dinner recipe, adapted from a Rachael Ray recipe. It's pretty easy to make and gives you all those yummy Greek flavors.
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Wrap the pita breads in foil, and put in the warm oven until dinner is ready.
- Put the chicken into a shallow dish with sides.Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, to taste.
- Mix the lemon zest and juice with the vinegar and then whisk in the oil. Add the oregano, garlic and whisk it again to make sure it's combined well. Pour about half of this dressing over the chicken strips and turn them to coat.
- Combine all the veggies in a big bowl and toss well with that leftover dressing (don't pour it all in at once. add some and toss the salad and repeat until you reach the right amt of dressing for your liking). Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Grill the chicken strips for about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken strips to your salad bowl/dish when they are cooked through.
- Remove the pitas from your oven and unwrap. Cut pitas in half and then arrange them around your salad bowl/dish.
- To serve, each person can pile on the grilled chicken and veggies onto their pita and wrap it up!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1033.7, Fat 48.8, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 162.8, Sodium 1671.7, Carbohydrate 89.3, Fiber 12.1, Sugar 11.8, Protein 61.3
GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WARM PITA BREAD FOR WRAPPING
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat grill pan over high heat. Place chicken in shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Wrap pita breads in foil. Place in warm oven and heat until dinner is served.
- Combine lemon zest, juice and vinegar in a bowl and whisk in oil. Add oregano, garlic and whisk again to combine into dressing. Pour half the dressing over chicken tenders. Turn tenders in dressing to coat.
- Combine remaining salad ingredients in a bowl. Pour remaining dressing over salad and toss well. The salad should be very lightly dressed. Season salad with salt and pepper and transfer to a large serving platter.
- Grill tenders 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer hot tenders to the salad lined serving platter. Remove pitas from oven and unwrap. Cut pitas in half and arrange around the edge of platter.
- To serve, each person can pile grilled chicken and veggies into pita halves, wrap up on either side and enjoy!
GRILLED PITA WITH GREEK SALAD
Steps:
- Whisk together lemon juice, oregano, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then add oil and whisk dressing until combined well.
- Purée 1 1/4 cups chickpeas, water, and 1/4 cup dressing in a food processor until almost smooth.
- Heat grill pan over high heat until smoking and lightly brush with oil, then grill pitas, 2 at a time, turning over once, until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes total per batch. Transfer to plates.
- Add salad greens, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, cheese, and remaining chickpeas to remaining dressing in bowl and toss to coat well.
- Spread some chickpea purée on each pita, then mound salad on top.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients. Using fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in the final dish.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooking will make the chicken dry and tough.
- Make sure the pita bread is warm. Warm pita bread will be much more enjoyable than cold pita bread.
- Use a variety of toppings. Feel free to add your favorite toppings to the salad and pita bread, such as feta cheese, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and tzatziki sauce.
- Experiment with different flavors. If you like spicy food, try adding a little chili powder or cayenne pepper to the marinade. If you like herby flavors, try adding some fresh oregano or basil to the salad.
Conclusion:
This grilled chicken Greek-style with salad and warm pita bread is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken is marinated in a simple but flavorful blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano, then grilled to perfection. The salad is made with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and feta cheese, and the pita bread is warmed until it is soft and fluffy. This meal is sure to please everyone at your table.
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