Greek Chicken And Vegetable Packets Recipes

CHICKEN FOIL PACKS WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• (makes 4-5 grill packets)
• Heat grill to 400-degrees (you can do this in your oven, too, at the same temp.).
• Season chicken with Greek seasoning and salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Divide potatoes, zucchini, and tomatoes into 4-5 equal portions.
• Evenly distribute vegetables between 4-5 12-18" foil squares.
• Drizzle a little olive oil over each portion of vegetables and season with Greek seasoning and salt and pepper.
• Place chicken over the top of each vegetable pile and drizzle with a little more olive oil.
• Place a thin slice of lemon or two over each piece of chicken.
• Tightly seal foil packets by folding up the sides over the contents and tightly folding up the ends over the seam.
• Grill 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through.
• Be careful when opening packets. Steam will release and be VERY HOT.
• Open packets and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
• Sprinkle a little Feta cheese over each packet and serve with extra lemon slices.

SHEET PAN GREEK CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Position 2 oven racks on the highest and lowest settings and place a heavy-duty rimmed half-sheet pan on the bottom rack. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the oregano, the zest of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some black pepper. Place the chicken skin-side up in the center of the heated baking sheet and return to the oven while you prepare the vegetables.
• In a second bowl, toss the potatoes and carrots with 2 tablespoons of the oil, the lemon halves, the remaining lemon zest the remaining 2 tablespoons oregano,1 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Spread the vegetables and lemons (cut-side up) around the chicken on the sheet pan and roast on the bottom oven rack for 10 minutes. Move the sheet pan to the top rack and roast until the vegetables are tender and the chicken skin is crispy and the meat registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 20 minutes more. Remove the chicken and vegetables to a serving platter and keep warm. Remove the lemon halves to a cutting board to cool for a minute.
• Set the sheet pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat and bring the pan juices to a boil. Squeeze in the lemon juice, reduce the heat to a simmer and whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Scrape up the crusty bits from the bottom of the sheet pan with a wooden spoon to incorporate into the sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the juices over the vegetables, garnish with oregano sprigs and serve.

GREEK CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES IN FOIL

Steps:

• Combine chicken, greens beans, tomatoes, and seasonings in a large bowl.
• Tear off 4 12x18 sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil.
• (or use those nifty Hot-Bags!) Center one fourth of chicken mixture on each sheet.
• Bring up sides of foil and double fold.
• Double fold ends to form a packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside packet.
• OVEN: Bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for 20-25 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven.
• GRILL 10-14 minutes over medium high heat in covered grill.
• Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.