Just as long as you’re moving (really quickly) towards a big bowl overflowing with tender pieces of herb-infused shredded chicken that are all mixed up with tangy artichoke hearts, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, vibrant bursts of fresh lemon and crunchy pine nuts.ĭid you just read that paragraph? Creamy, sweet, tangy. Or moving behind, or to the side or up or down. I’ve popped directions and cook times in the recipe notes.AAAND moment done. Especially breast – because it adds juiciness and flavour. I love how the skin goes crispy, and any cut of meat with the bone is extra juicy.īut this is one of those recipes that is truly terrific with any cut of chicken. I’ve baked this chicken because I’ve used bone in, skin on chicken thighs and drumsticks here. Overnight is definitely recommended but if you really need to rush it, even 3 hours is enough. There’s enough flavour in the Greek Chicken Marinade such that you don’t need to marinate for a full 24 hours to get the benefit of the tenderising and flavour injection. More likely you’d see two: current in use + a restock. It would be rare to find my fridge without a tub of this. This is the yogurt I use, and have always used for as long as I can remember – Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt. What’s so good about it? Well, it tenderises quickly and more evenly than liquids with harsher acidity like lemon juice and vinegar, and is also a fabulous flavour carrier, injecting herbs and spices into the flesh. Yogurt is a brilliant marinade. The Greeks know it, Middle Easterners have embraced it, the Persians love it, the Indians live by it ( Butter Chicken, Tikka Masala, Biryani!). (*Honestly, there is no other way to describe the way I harped on about it other than to say I was bleating.) I bleated* over and over again about how the yogurt marinade is so awesome, I use it even when I’m not making Gyros. I first introduced readers to the magical powers of yogurt marinades with Greek Chicken Gyros. SECRET WEAPON: YOGURT GREEK CHICKEN MARINADE (Psst It does take time to assemble but you’re going to be amazed how straightforward it is!!) Lemon Potato Salad (pictured in first photo) – terrific alternative to mayo based Potato Salads. It’s your dream come true! Coming Friday or Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes – crispy, lemony potatoes. Tzatziki – for dipping and dolloping (recipe in Notes of Greek chicken) Coming Thursday Greek Salad – the juicy tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, that red wine vinegar dressing and the pops of feta! Greek Chicken – Garlicky lemony oregano flavours infused right through the chicken from a flavour loaded Greek chicken marinade Think – lemons, oregano, yogurt, lemons and plenty of garlic!Īre you ready to see what I’ve got in store for you for Greek Week? Here you go…. Welcome to GREEK WEEK! Every now and then, I like to do themed menus where I share all the recipes for a feast, and this week it’s all about the bright fresh flavours of the Mediterranean. A yogurt marinated chicken that’s beautifully tenderized and infused with terrific garlic and oregano flavours! If you’re new to the magical powers of yogurt marinades, this baked Greek Chicken is going to convert you for life! Brought to you in partnership with Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt.
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