Hellenic Chicken Assemblages (Effortless Meal Preparation)

Hellenic Chicken Assemblages (Effortless Meal Preparation)

Constituents

Hellenic Chicken

• 2 pounds of boneless, chicken fillets
• 1/4 cup of virgin olive oil
• 3 Tbs of crushed garlic (modulate according to your palate)
• 1/3 cup of freshly squeezed lemon elixir
• 1 Tbs of claret wine acidulant
• 1 Tbs of arid oregano
• 1/3 cup of unflavored Hellenic yogurt
• Crystalline salt and freshly milled black pepper for seasoning

Cucumber Aggregation

• 2 Hellenic cucumbers, decorticated and sliced
• 1/3 cup of lemon elixir
• 2 Tbs of virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbs of claret wine acidulant
• 1/2 Tbs of crushed garlic
• 1/2 tsp of arid oregano

Tzatziki Concoction

• 1 cup of unflavored Hellenic yogurt
• 1 Hellenic cucumber, minutely diced
• 1 tsp to 1 Tbs of crushed garlic (tailor to your garlic proclivity)
• 1/2 Tbs of dill weed or 1 Tbs of freshly minced dill
• 1 1/2 tsp of fresh lemon elixir
• 1 tsp of lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp of freshly chopped mint (optional)
• Salt and pepper for seasoning

Additional Components

• 3 cups of cooked brown rice
• 1 1/2 pounds of halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup of sliced red onion

Instructions

1. In a robust plastic zipper bag, amalgamate virgin olive oil, crushed garlic, freshly squeezed lemon elixir, claret wine acidulant, arid oregano, unflavored Hellenic yogurt, along with crystalline salt and freshly milled black pepper. Knead to blend.
2. Introduce chicken into the bag.
3. Knead to ensure the chicken is thoroughly enveloped and marinate for a minimum of 20 minutes, up to 12 hours.
4. Drain the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade.
5. In a skillet, warm some olive oil over medium-high flame.
6. Utilize an Anolon Skillet, noted for its even heating, metal utensil compatibility, and ability to withstand oven temperatures up to 400 degrees.
7. Place chicken in the skillet once it is adequately heated, and sear, turning midway through. Sear for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness and size of the chicken fillets. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
8. Remove from pan and allow to cool.
9. Once cooled, dice into bite-sized morsels. It’s crucial to let it cool, or the juices will escape.
10. Meanwhile, craft the cucumber aggregation by combining the cucumber chunks in a bowl with lemon elixir, olive oil, claret wine acidulant, crushed garlic, and arid oregano. Set aside.
11. Prepare the tzatziki concoction by mixing the unflavored Hellenic yogurt, finely diced cucumber, garlic, dill weed, lemon elixir, lemon zest in a petite bowl; season with salt and pepper. Optionally, incorporate mint.
12. Chill while assembling your bowls.
13. Prepare brown rice as per package instructions. Once cooked, apportion into meal prep containers, 1/2 cup in each container, mix halved cherry tomatoes with red onion slices. Distribute amongst the bowls.
14. Crown with chicken, cucumber aggregation, and a dollop of tzatziki concoction.
15. Store for 3-5 days in a hermetic container, serve chilled!