YIAYIA'S GARLIC CHICKEN
My YiaYia is a typical Greek grandmother. Her English may not be fabulous but she can say "Eat! Eat!" like an order. Her recipes are lists of ingredients scribbled in Greek that my dad translated for me. I've been making her garlic chicken since I was 12! I make it for company a lot and always pass on the recipe. My only warning is that this dish derives a lot of flavor from the olive oil. I use an imported extra-virgin Greek olive oil made from kalamata olives. Inferior supermarket oils will not taste the same.
Provided by tecrz
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut slits in chicken (2 or 3 per piece), place in casserole dish.
- Combine oil, garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Pour over chicken, making sure most of the garlic pieces stay on the chicken. Poke some down in the slits too.
- Sprinkle with oregano.
- Cover with foil tightly.
- Bake 375 30-45 minutes, until chicken is done.
- Serve with rice, spoon oil and lemon from pan over the rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.6, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 98.8, Sodium 112.2, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 39.7
YIA YIA CHICKEN AVGOLEMONO SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, bring 10 cups water, celery, carrots, onions, chicken, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-high and simmer until the vegetables are soft and the chicken is cooked, 45 minutes to an hour. Strain the vegetables and chicken, making sure to reserve all liquids.
- Put back all the original liquids into the stock pot, plus 3 more cups water and the rice. Bring to a boil, and then lower the heat to medium.
- Meanwhile, remove the meat from the chicken, shred and put to the side. Put the vegetables in a blender and puree, and put to the side. Put the egg whites in the blender and beat on high for 2 minutes. Add the yolks, lemon juice and cornstarch.
- When the rice is almost completely cooked, add the veggie puree, shredded chicken and the remaining salt and pepper. Take off the heat. Temper the egg mixture by adding about 1 cup hot soup to the blender while blending on low, making sure not to scramble the eggs! Slowly add the egg mixture to the pot, stirring constantly. Taste for salt and pepper.
YIA YIA'S AVGOLEMONO
It took some time to get my mother-in-law to share her coveted Greek recipes. This is a family favorite. Serve with freshly ground pepper and warm, crusty bread.
Provided by deuxbebes
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 2h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the chicken, salt, onion, carrots, celery, and water into a stock pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Skim away any scum that forms as the chicken simmers.
- Strain and reserve the broth in a clean pot. Pick the meat from the chicken, discarding the bones, skin, and vegetables. Cut the meat into small pieces, and set aside. Bring the broth to a boil over medium heat and stir in the orzo pasta. Let simmer 20 minutes.
- While the orzo is cooking, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks, then whisk in the egg yolks until completely incorporated. Measure out 2 cups of the simmering broth, and combine it with the lemon juice. Slowly pour the lemon mixture into the eggs while whisking continuously until incorporated.
- When the orzo is nearly done, return the chicken meat to the soup, and cook until reheated. Stir in the egg mixture, stirring gently until incorporated into the soup. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 84.4 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 324.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
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