Greek Chicken With Tomato Olive And Feta Topping Recipes

ONE PAN GREEK CHICKEN WITH FETA AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/fan forced 160°C/Gas mark 6.
• Roughly chop the onion and capsicums.
• In a large shallow casserole dish (make sure it is hob and oven proof) heat the olive oil over a medium heat and add the onion and capsicum.
• Cook for 5 minutes until softened and starting to colour.
• Slice the garlic and add to the onion mixture.
• Stir in the Greek seasoning, add the can of tomatoes to the pan and then wash the can out with about 1/3 can of water.
• Stir to combine, and cook over a low heat until everything is simmering.
• Meanwhile lay the chicken thighs on a plate, drizzle over the olive oil and then rub in the remaining Greek seasoning.
• Once the tomatoes are simmering, add the chicken thighs in a single layer.
• Place a lid (or tinfoil) on your dish and cooking in the oven 30 minutes.
• Remove the lid and cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
• Serve garnished with chopped oregano, olives and crumbled feta cheese.

GREEK-STYLE LEMONY CHICKEN BREASTS WITH KALAMATA OLIVES AND FETA

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Slice each clove of garlic into three slices.
• Lift the skin gently from the chicken breasts without detaching it and place the 3 slices of garlic under the skin of each breast, then replace the skin.
• Gently rub each breast with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season each breast with salt and pepper.
• Place the lemon slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, then arrange the chicken over the lemon.
• Sprinkle the oregano over the chicken and toss the olives all around the chicken pieces in the dish.
• Drizzle more olive oil around the chicken pieces if desired this is not necessary but I like to do it!).
• Bake for about 40 minutes or until the chicken is done.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with feta cheese.

GREEK CHICKEN WITH TOMATO-FETA CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat (I use my electric skillet for this).
• Add in onions or shallots, garlic (if using) red pepper flakes (if using) oregano and basil; saute for about 5 minutes.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add in the chicken, skin side down to the skillet; brown to 5 minutes.
• Turn the chicken over with tongs and add in the crushed tomatoes and wine (or broth if using) bring to a simmer; cover the skillet.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through (about 25 minutes).
• Transfer the chicken to a plate.
• Boil the sauce over high heat for about 5 minutes to thicken.
• Mix in cheese and olives and simmer until heated through (about 5-6 minutes).
• Serve with hot cooked noodles.

FETA TOMATO OLIVE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Salt and pepper chicken and dredge in flour.
• Saute in salad oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes per side or until done.
• Remove from pan and set aside.
• Place olive oil in same pan and add garlic and onion and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add wine and tomatoes and cook for one minute.
• Add olives and cook for another minute.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove pan from heat and add basil and feta cheese.
• Place chicken breasts on serving plates and top with tomato olive mixture.