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Erica's Greek Chicken

Here's how you make Erica's Greek Chicken
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  • Servings: 3-4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 30m
  • The following recipe serves 3-4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large bell peppers, any color, sliced
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (I used smoked birch salt from Iceland)
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed (or a squirt from a tube of refrigerated dill)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, for the tzatziki sauce.
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta
  • Extra salt and pepper, to taste
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat oil in a large skillet.

  • Step 2: Rinse and pat dry chicken. Add to hot oil in pan.

  • Step 3: Sprinkle with oregano and sea salt. Brown each side and add more oregano after turning.

  • Step 4: Turn heat down low and cook chicken for about 5 minutes.

  • Step 5: Slice peppers, turn up heat a little and add to pan. Stir fry in pan until still somewhat crisp, about 10 minutes.

  • Step 6: While chicken cooks, prepare orzo according to package directions.

  • Step 7: Mix up yogurt, dill, salt and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small container.

  • Step 8: Drain orzo, sprinkle with lemon juice and add extra salt and pepper if desired.

  • Step 9: To serve, plate chicken, peppers, and orzo. Pass the tzatziki sauce and olives.


Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Store bought Tzatziki sauce can be used instead of making your own.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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