Greek Ouzo Chicken Recipes

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GREEK OUZO CHICKEN



Greek Ouzo Chicken image

Added for ZWT #6's trip to Greece, Ouzo adds a light anise taste to this dish of chicken with vegetables in a cream sauce. Serve with Greek salad and crusty loaf of bread.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 10m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb skinless chicken breast
1 1/3 cups carrots, coarsely grated
1 1/3 cups zucchini, coarsely grated
1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons ouzo
sea salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan. When hot, add the chicken and sauté for 4 minutes. Add the carrots and zucchini and continue to sauté 3 minutes longer. Add the ouzo, cream, salt, and pepper and cook 2-3 minutes more until the sauce melds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.2, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 213.5, Sodium 229.6, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 55.4

GREEK ORZO CHICKEN



Greek Orzo Chicken image

Take your first bite and set sail for a dinner-table tour of the sunny Greek isles. Sprinkle lemon zest on top to give it a little extra flair. -Angela Buchanan, Longmont, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 bone-in chicken thighs, (about 2-1/4 pounds), skin removed
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1/2 cup sliced pitted green olives
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the chicken, carrots, broth, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and salt. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender., Stir in the orzo, olives and raisins. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with parsley and feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

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