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Hellenic Chicken Assemblages

A delicious and easy meal prep featuring marinated chicken, fresh cucumber salad, and tzatziki sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Plastic Zipper Bag

Ingredients

Hellenic Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless chicken fillets
  • 1/4 cup virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tbs crushed garlic modulate according to your palate
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon elixir
  • 1 Tbs claret wine acidulant
  • 1 Tbs arid oregano
  • 1/3 cup unflavored Hellenic yogurt

seasoning

  • crystalline salt
  • freshly milled black pepper

Cucumber Aggregation

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

Tzatziki Concoction

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

Additional Components

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

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Introduce chicken into the bag.
  • Knead to ensure the chicken is thoroughly enveloped and marinate for a minimum of 20 minutes, up to 12 hours.
  • Drain the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade.
  • In a skillet, warm some olive oil over medium-high flame.
  • Utilize an Anolon Skillet, noted for its even heating, metal utensil compatibility, and ability to withstand oven temperatures up to 400 degrees.
  • 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.
  • Remove from pan and allow to cool.
  • Once cooled, dice into bite-sized morsels. It’s crucial to let it cool, or the juices will escape.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Chill while assembling your bowls.
  • 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.
  • Crown with chicken, cucumber aggregation, and a dollop of tzatziki concoction.
  • Store for 3-5 days in a hermetic container, serve chilled!

Notes

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