Peasantstylegreekchicken Recipes

THE BEST ROASTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Mix butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in a bowl.
• Loosen skin on chicken breast; rub butter mixture between skin and breast meat. Press on the skin to distribute evenly. Rub oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper all over; place lemon halves inside cavity. Set in a baking pan.
• Roast in the preheated oven, basting after 30 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let rest before carving, about 15 minutes.

ROASTED RED PEPPER CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning, to taste. Set them in a greased 9x13" pan.
• Saute spinach in a Tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until just wilted.
• In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, spinach, red peppers and mozzarella cheese. Evenly spread cream cheese mixture over the chicken breasts.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and mixture starts to brown.

EASY PEASY CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Mix together the garlic, shallots, white wine, chicken broth, red wine vinegar, mustard seed, salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme in a bowl, and set aside.
• Place the chicken thighs into the prepared baking dish, and scatter the potatoes, mushrooms, and peas around the dish. Pour the liquid mixture over the chicken and vegetables, lifting the thighs slightly to allow the flavors to spread through the whole dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a thigh reads at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), about 40 minutes. Allow dish to stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

PEASANT STYLE KASHA AND POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes, onion, garlic, and thyme, and sauté about 5 minutes. 2. Rinse the buckwheat, add to the skillet, and increase the heat to medium-high. Stir constantly about 3 minutes or until dry. 3. Carefully pour the hot water over the buckwheat (it will sizzle and splatter). Cover immediately, reduce the heat to low, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. 4. Serve topped with Tahini-Miso Sauce and chopped parsley.

PEASANT-STYLE WHITE BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• 1. Cook rice according to package directions, omitting any salt or fat.2. When rice is cooked, place in pasta bowl. Top with beans, basil, and parsley and toss very gently. Drizzle oil over the top and sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.EXCHANGES4 Starch1/2 FatNUTRITION FACTSCalories 332 Calories from Fat 61Total Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1gCholesterol 0mgSodium 459mgTotal Carbohydrate 57g Dietary Fiber 6g Sugars 2gProtein 10g

PEASANT-STYLE GREEK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a shallow baking dish.
• Arrange potatoes and garlic around chicken.
• Mix together lemon juice and olive oil, salt and pepper, and pour evenly over chicken and potatoes.
• Add just enough water until potatoes are almost about covered.
• Cover chicken and pototoes with 2 Tbsps. of oregano.
• Cover with foil and bake at 350ºF. for 20 minutes.
• Uncover, turn chicken; stir potatoes; and sprinkle on remaining oregano.
• If potatoes aren't at least half-covered with liquid, add more water.
• Return to oven for about 25-30 minutes.
• Chicken is done when both sides are lightly browned and potatoes are soft.
• Good served with crisp bread or pita.