Zestychickenoregano Recipes

ZESTY CHICKEN OREGANO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Farenheit.
• Place chicken in ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 inch oblong pan.
• Mix the remaining ingredients (except the lemon slices) together.
• Pour over chicken.
• Cook uncovered, spooning oil mixture over chicken occasionally, for 30 minutes.
• Turn the chicken and cook until thickest pieces are done, about another 30 minutes.
• Garnish with lemon slices.

GREEK FRIED CHEESE WITH OREGANO

Steps:

• Cut the cheese into triangles that are a little more than 1/2-inch-thick. Put the flour on a large plate.
• Pour olive oil about 1/4-inch deep in a medium skillet. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until very hot, but not smoking.
• Dredge the cheese in the flour on both sides and fry, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and soft in the center, about 2 minutes per side for halloumi or 1 minute per side for a creamier feta. Drain on paper towels.
• Serve the cheese hot, sprinkled with the oregano leaves and with lemon wedges on the side.

OREGANO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Combine the melted butter or margarine, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, oregano and garlic powder. Mix well.
• Place chicken in an ungreased 7x11 inch baking dish. Pour the butter/oregano mixture over the chicken. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Baste juices over the chicken. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and serve the pan drippings over hot cooked rice, if desired.

LEMON CHICKEN OREGANO

Steps:

• Mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; pour into a sealable plastic bag. Add the chicken to the bag, coat with the marinade, and squeeze air from the bag before sealing. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Cook chicken on hot grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Place chicken, skin sides down, in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
• Mix remaining ingredients. Brush half of mayonnaise mixture over chicken.
• Cover and bake 30 minutes. Turn chicken; brush with remaining mayonnaise mixture. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. (If chicken begins to brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil.) Discard any remaining mayonnaise mixture.

ZESTY NACHO DIP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the cheese, tomatoes, chiles, chili powder and Worcestershire sauce. , Cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Serve warm, with chips.