Kittencals Greek Lemony Rice With Feta Recipes

GREEK-STYLE LEMONY RICE AND ORZO PILAF WITH FETA

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat; add in onion, garlic and thyme, stir for about 3 minutes.
• Add in the rice and orzo; cook stirring for 3 minutes.
• Add in the broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Add in black pepper, reduce the heat to low and simmer covered for about 20-22 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed.
• Transfer to a serving dish then sprinkle the feta on top (if using).
• Delicious!

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 GREEK LEMONY RICE WITH FETA

Steps:

• In a saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add in onion, oregano, chopped garlic and black pepper; cook stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
• Add in the rice and stir using a wooden spoon for 3 minutes.
• Slowly add in the broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat cover and simmer until the rice is tender (about 20 minutes).
• Remove from heat and stir in the feta cheese (and kalamata olives if using).
• Season with salt and more black pepper if desired.
• Transfer to plate and drizzle the top with more lemon juice if desired.