Loved this! Asparagus. Im really looking forward to making this tomorrow night! Made this indoors in a seasoned carbon steel pan tonight. Instructions: Melt the butter over medium heat in a large heavy bottom or cast iron skillet. We have the same one for camping and love it. Best part: the grill plates are in two parts so its very easy to just bring them in, soak them a little and run them through the dishwasher. Absolutely loved this recipe. Just cut the tops & sides off the pineapple, slice and grill until it starts to caramelize, the core will get soft enough to eat or you can cut around it. The salad and dressing really make this great. This looks fab! You could skip it or maybe try a mix of herbs you like. I honestly cant believe how delicious it is! Looking foward to convincing you to do that post a day ^_________^ (and cooking, and snarfing it, of course! I have to admit I love hot dogs on the grill! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Vegetables for pasta salad. It's a straightforward prep with delicious results. for the chicken, i used a tablespoon of dried oregano, and also added 3T of yogurt as well as 3t of red wine vinegar. Im making this as one of the more special lunches, pita bread, the cucumber/tomato/onion salad thing, the chicken (grilling and freezing all 9lbs of meat). Its the first day of Winter here in Australia, sigh. I made this for dinner, and WOW! 1/2 lemon, juiced. and would like to do chicken, steak, and veggie kebabs. Ive done it in the oven before but will definitely be doing this on the grill this weekend. As Pita sandwiches in fun baskets with deli basket liners to give it a real carnival feel? Thanks for this recipe. Absolutely add this addictive classic to your grilling rep. We may have gotten the proportions wrong but this ended up being a delicious, traditional gyro plate full of flavor. The chicken rub was a little bland for my taste, but I was using chicken breasts instead of thighs. Thank you for sharing! The marinade on chicken is fantastic. i also enjoyed the grilled, caramelized pound cake with vanilla bean ice cream. Best roast chicken EVER! Im so happy a real food writer wont be getting all indirect-heat-snobbish on me. We could have used more sauce, which we poured on everything. 2 Things to Know If You Use Deb's Crispy Chicken Shortcut. *** If you'd like to make really yummy "yellow" Mediterranean rice to go with it, I'll be adding that recipe soon, but until then, it's in the comments section of this post! (If they're not completely cooked, it's okay. That happened to me last night. Made this last night for just the two of us, and now we have plenty of leftovers! Grilled strawberries to tuck into smores are something Id really love to try. This is a perfect meal! Any excuse to make tzatziki I suppose! (This post contains affiliate links. Love your site, your cookbooks and your recipes. Dont change a thing (except I use chicken breasts bc its usually what we have in the freezer) *chefs kiss*. Theres no dressing and Ive definitely piled on the tszatiski, but it feels a bit much. 2 garlic cloves, crushed. Hahaha! Our number one fave to feed a bunch of folk is flank steak and in particular with this marinade: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-flank-steak-with-rosemary-731. The salads sweetness from the rice vinegar was surprisingly complementary. Marinated chicken thighs went on a sheet pan and baked in a 400f oven for 20 minutes, nice and tender. 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Add wrung-out cucumber to yogurt bowl along with lemon, vinegar, dill, garlic, salt and pepper and stir to combine. anyway, the WP notifications tab is amazing, and now i am catching up on replies. To me grilling and the scent of charcoal and smoke means summer. fwiw i made this tzatziki using the big holes on the grater and it came outwell, great ;). If desired, toss onion with a squeeze of lemon and/or dash or two of vinegar and salt so that it mellows/lightly pickles while it rests. You really do have a knack for giving just the right recipes at the right time. 1 whole chicken (mine was 4 pounds) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted. marinated for six hours and then cut the thighs into strips and threaded them onto skewers. Your kids are too cute for any words. Hi Rebekah! Love your recipes old and new ! Will make again! Add in the turmeric and cumin and cook until its very fragrant, but not browned, about 1 minute. Is the intention to throw on to the pita or into the pita or maybe to add some dressing? Wasnt sure why lemon juice was listed twice in different amounts under chicken. It is the first thing weve grilled in months and it did not disappoint! It takes a bit too long for a weeknight dinner as you cook the chicken and rice in the same pan, but not at the same time. Might try that tomorrow. Passover 30. Specialties: Fusion Cali-style, a mixture of the best ingredients for delicious Mexican Cali fusion and Cali gourmet comfort food like bbq brisket grilled cheese and lobster cheesy bacon fries. What happens if I do? Cooking times will vastly range by the thickness and coldness of your chicken, as well as variations between grills. Your email address will not be published. I am probably your biggest copy cat, and plan to copy you again on Saturday night with the gyros. Son, wife and grandkids love it! etc. Thanks Deb! It was delicious! Holy moly, this was so delicious! Deb Perelman is a self-taught home cook and photographer and the creator of SmittenKitchen.com. I cant get enough. And it would be be killer in these gyros! Required fields are marked *. Wouldn't change a thing except I didn't cook the rice right in the chicken pot the first time (because I didn't read the entire recipe) but I would try it next time. Ive been turning to your recipes more during these times. The chicken was fantastic, as was the tzatziki. Its a lot of chopping so get your family to help! Spoon into a gallon zip lock bag and marinate overnight up to 24 hours. Loved this recipe. Huz is sodium-restricted these days, so I greatly reduced the salt, and we still loved it. Add the chicken thighs and thoroughly coat the exterior. You may use a box grater for both but shredding uses one side and grating another so it seems important to be clear on which is called for in a recipe. CLICK HERE or on the image below to check out our family favorite CHICKEN RECIPES to add to your meal plan this week! Also I think the use of thigh meat is key. Its basically that time of year I find it impossible to focus in the kitchen because I just want to obsess over strawberry buds and assess what grew most overnight. Remove chicken from marinade and grill on first side until dark lines appear, about 5 minutes, then flip and grill for 3 minutes more on second side. I saw this on IG and it was so rainbow pretty! ); cedar plank salmon (rubbed with ancho chile, brown sugar, cumin, and salt, then drizzled with honey after grilling YUM); flank steaks; and of course burgers. As others have said, this is pretty great. Made this for dinner and it was PERFECT for a 100+ degree day. I accidentally forgot to add the vinegar to the tzatziki the first time out and didnt miss it, so left it out the next time. Now I know what Im making when the neighbors come for dinner on Saturday, and I have to pull off dinner for 6 adults/5 kids despite having 2 soccer games to attend that day! Thanks, Deb! Mint might be nice with cilantro or parsley here. I marinated the meat for about 3 hours which was fine, and I did make my rice separately to save time. joy! This was a brilliant way to feed a crowd. Is 1.5 tsp correct? We do vegetarian grill extravaganzas all summer, with not a veggie-burger in sight. 1.5 Years Ago: Cranberry Pie with Thick Pecan Crumble We ate this tonight and it was missing these 2 ingredients! We really enjoyed this and I will definitely make it again. O loved it, E would have preferred her chicken plain (but loved the salad). Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Let me know if you come up with a good fix. Hate to think youre missing out on the photos! Now, if you are very clever, you wont have to cook all Summer. I have this grill and its great. :/. A version of this salad makes a regular appearance all summer long at my house. Photo 1131. Grilling would be even better, because everything is better grilled. Thai chicken satay. This is for later in the summer, as is fresh local (NJ) corn on the cobfabulous. I added a tablespoon of minced fresh mint leaves to our tzatziki and we had some grilled halloumi on the side. An Eat Your Books index lists the main ingredients and does not include 'store-cupboard ingredients' (salt, pepper, oil, flour, etc.) I give this version the slight edge to the very similar and yummy Halal chicken from Serious Eats, though the rice from the Serious Eats recipe is far superior, in my opinion. Perfect timing; needing to buy new grill this week, The tatziki was the best I have ever made. Where can I find Kontos pita bread in Los Angeles? Yum. This sounds devine! Theyre always worth a click :). for instance you can make tzatziki with chopped cucumbers, if you dont care for the texture of the coarse grated/shredded. It is unbelievably good. Thanks. A short stint in the oven right before dinner will revive it. Brown the meat (patience is key here-- don't rush it! Yum will be making this for sure over the summer. Marinate it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, but no more than 4 hours. Made this for dinner last night with my husbands business partner in tow and it was a gigantic hit. Favorite thing to grill: sliced pastrami! I, too, cant type fast enough to keep up with my brain. https://www.instagram.com/p/BIaUyZ1jF_u/. Cook for a further 6 to 8 minutes until cooked through and the juices. So thank you. Ill definitely be making this again. Let the rice sit for 5 minutes off the heat, then scoop onto a platter. fresh squeezed is best but bottled will do in a pinch! This is great! Great tip. I think this might become a part of the regular rotation. I made this over the weekend. Fresh chopped italian flat leaf parsley, greek yogurt, mayonnaise and lemon juice combine to create the BEST topping and dipping sauce for this fun to make (and eat) meal. (Im probably missing something) Thanks! This recipe is wonderfully flavorful! Make tzatziki: Place the yogurt in a medium bowl. The tzatziki was delicious and the chicken had great flavor even though I only marinated it for maybe 30-45 minutes. :). Despite all of my excited talk about it, weve made this dinner many times in a grill pan on the stove and/or roasted in the oven. Prep your salad, white sauce, and hot sauce. We bought the minimalist cover and extra drip trays. First, you make a simple marinade for the chicken and let it sit in there for as long as you have 20 minutes? Or am I missing something? This was voted #1 repeat recipe on the Food52 cookbook club so I had to try it. This recipe calls for grated cucumber, but the carrot salad calls for grated carrots and they are clearly (from the photo) shredded carrots. My friends had seconds, and then thirds (they are triathletes, training for Ironman, so I supposed thats fair), exclaimed over how flavourful the chicken is and how theyd never had homemade tzatziki before. Directions do result in a metric ton of tzatziki, which is in no way a bad thing here. street-cart chicken and rice recipe adapted from smitten kitchen every day [ serves 4 ] for the chicken 1/2 lemon, juiced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or sweet, or hot) 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano Thanks! Except mr picky five year old who just had the fresh pita with hummus. Grilled chicken with Thai flavors and peanut coconut sauce for dipping. THEM! My husband, who really eats only for fuel, asked that we have this at least once a week for the rest of the summer! Ive also got a potato salad in my repertoire in which all vegetable components (including sliced, parboiled potatoes) are grilled and then tossed with a bacon vinaigrette. Loved the marinade. Hands down one of the best dishes to make when I am in a rush! One of the best things Ive ever grilled was sweet peppers. I made this over the weekend. The grated cucumber process imbues such crisp and summery flavors to the sauce while also adding a pronounced perceived lightness. Everyone raved about the chicken it was so delicious! Thank you! It makes for great interaction and fun. Any other good ideas? What is a recommended substitute for hot smoked paprika? It is really common here in Greece that way, but of course it is just a matter of taste!! It winds up oddly-shaped with delicious little crispy burned spots and is a whole new pizza world. :). Set aside. As others have said, the recipe as written makes way too much rice, but that's easy to halve in the future. it was so delicious! We loved this dish and want to make it again. YUM! Any insight as to how the marinade would work for steak and vegetables? Its delicious and not too heavy. Any kind of veg from the garden with a herby marinade (slices of potato, pepper, aubergine, pumpkin, courgette), stuffed boletus mushrooms (or other wild mushrooms- there are a lot of kinds around here), pizza, kofte, satay, clafoutis.nom nom nom! The best thing I ever grilled was Thai chicken satay. The first time I made it I cooked the chicken in a skillet and it was pretty good, but when I used a grill the second time it was significantly improved. Thank you! The show-stopper is, of course, Haloumi. The tzatziki is amazing, Ive already made it this week and last and plan to make it next week for the in-laws. Cook over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes until fully cooked through. Also grilled pizza mmm. Pedant alert: Technically, as you alluded to in your note, this is a more of a souvlaki salad, since the meat is closer to what youd grill on a skewer than the rotating (gyrating) technique. Wheres the full recipe - why can I only see the ingredients? I just bought one this weekend and cant seem to find any recommended covers/sheaths? YES GRILL ALL THE THINGS. Will be repeated often. Some people find it chicken marinates too long, it can be *too* soft. ), then set aside on a plate while the rice cooks in the same pot. Brick hens with charred lemon. Obviously Id end up with something more like pulled or shredded chicken, texture-wise, but that would still do for stuffing pita, no? It is, in fact, #sogood. Just made this using bone-in chicken drumsticks and thighs (as they were the best bargain of the organic poultry available to me at the time). So which way do you think YOUR family will love the most? Love it. This was huge hit with the hubs and will definitely be on repeat this summer! We have a grill! It was so perfect. I hope you get to keep it forever. Rosy pink perfection! Huge fan of yours, probably made over 100 of your recipes. Yum. Or should I say my sanity, trying to plan another cool meal for a hot night. Dinner guest had to reschedule for tomorrow, but chicken has been marinating since 10 am! Salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate in an airtight container so the flavors meld together for at least an hour. (side note did not make the tzatziki due to time. Pulse onion, cilantro and parsley, mix with ground lamb, bread soaked in water and squeezed out, allspice, cinnamon, cayenne salt and pepper. And the best when you dont want to heat your house by blasting the oven at 500 for an hour! Garlic bread (watch closely). These would be the perfect lunch or dinner to serve at a carnival or circus themed birthday party this summer or anytime of year. With well-oiled hands, work a piece of dough into a roundish shape. You need to be careful not to spill the juice in the mussels as you lift them into the bowl, because it mixes in with the dressing and you have a lovely salty, lemony, garlicky sauce to mop up with crusty bread. Yum. This has become my go-to Greek chicken recipe! For a starter, a big thick slice (1/2 in) of mortadella, then cut into bites with mustard to dip. Delicious! The white sauce doubles as salad dressing. It is tiny and gas. I've made a note in the book (yes - I do write in my books :) so it's not a huge deal for the future but still curious re: this notation in the ingredient list. Turning your counter or picnic table into a party food station is the way to go. Transfer to a baking sheet to cool. The amount of rice is massive and could likely be halved. Very very good! Tzatziki was on point. Marinating is easiest and mess-free if you do it all in a large zip-top bag. Question- how do you store your Global knife? I guess Ill have to make it again (scaled down for two this time). I bet the restaurants thank us, too. Add the chicken pieces to the preheated butter or oil and salt and pepper - (we love extra pepper on this dish). Thanks for sharing this unique recipe. Easy on and off and seriously smokey and yummy. Made this for dinner last night. (Im surprised I never covered it here because its my favorite. Your email address will not be published. It only requires one pot for cooking (!!!!!!). Theyll come off tasting like charred fire-candy. Oops forgot to add that I didnt have any hot smoked paprika but added a little extra Hungarian sweet (like 1/4 tsp) and a pinch of ground cayenne pepper. Very very good! I tend to use high heat for everything, but also have a dinky grill. Cook chicken: Heat your grill to high heat or a grill pan to medium-high. I had the same issue. ;). Its optimal at 4 hours, but will still be delicious if you marinate it longer. (a) just let it marinate till he arrives tomorrow evening, and grill then, or Lemon juice is mentioned twice in the list for the chicken zest and juice of one lemon, and then again juice of 1/2 lemon. Inas original had called for 2 teaspoons, definitely too much, so I drop it down to 1 1/2. DEB! I ran out of dried oregano so I used a handful of fresh from my Cuban oregano plant. Faves after 45 years of doing this: high-quality fresh tomatoes (cherry or grape tomatoes whole, large ones halved) grilled with a drizzle of olive oil are possibly the best-tasting food on earth short of chocolate. LOVED this recipe. Grilled pineapple and grilled lamb chops are my favorites. 3 This one is officially on my summer short-list. Made it for the first time tonight. jacquie This is the grill. Id eat that chicken all by itself! More Info At www.macielise.com Visit site Advertiments Chicken and rice are always the popular favorite with even the pickiest eaters but this is about to become your go to family night dinner EVERYONE will love! Could you please include instructions for cooking this sans grill? Five years ago: Spring Salad with New Potatoes Or, if you really want a side dish, those three things together with some vinaigrette. Heck, I buy chicken thighs for the fat; Im working on a recipe right now that relies on a good amount of incidental schmaltz*, and I was annoyed when the package I brought home turned out to be mislabeled chicken tenders; not my thing. I made this yesterday as a lighter alternative at a cookout my husband and I hosted. This is a fantastic recipe that Ill make again and again. Re read the recipe and realized I missed the squishing the cucumber step. Doesnt wilt if you forget to water for a few days. SOOO good, and easy. Jean Chipotle powder or cayenne are the closest cousins, adjusting to heat preference. Lots of good books on this. We used it twice last week to make this recipe delicious as always! Thanks! Really a winner. Subbed chicken breast and added some feta cheese. I have never followed a grilled cabbage recipe that turned out even half way decent, and we love cabbage. Should I: So much easier to throw a dinner party than try and go out to dinner with our friends! Oh Deb. You can also add 1/4 teaspoon caraway (I don't love caraway so I leave it out when using this substitute :)). No bloody knuckles grating cucumbers for me! My hands-down favorite recipe for the grill is smoked salmon, though I dont know how well it would work on a grill that small (you can do it on a gas grill, though). ps, we had a grill at our old place that was totally illegal (i believe any sort of fire had to be X feet from the building which is impossible if you live in a city) but of all the things the landlord went nuts over, he never cared about the grill. But we also grill asparagus (salt & olive oil), summer squashes (lemon juice, olive oil, fresh dill, salt), frying peppers stuffed with habanero cheddar, tofu/eggplant/portobellas (soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, ginger and garlic), corn (like you dothrow it on, silk and all), and more. A Weber Q! Because it is so easy I grill everything, even into the New England wintersmy neighbors probably think I am crazy grilling salmon on my snow covered deck. Easy and flavorful.Thanks for sharing. and c.) yeah, isnt it funny, the internet is global and yet such a small world sometimes :). Super fresh, healthy and filling. Love love love chicken gyros on the grill!! I made this for dinner last night, and it was delicious! Luckily, Im in the PNW and my dad fishes in AK every summer so Im easily stocked all year round. Wondering about the Tzatziki dressing, would you freeze it? But I think for company I need to serve something else with it. You might want to check out the comment guidelines before chiming in. Chicken thighs are my favorite chicken (and also my favorite thighs, heh). This looks awesome! Its SO easy to set out the chopped up chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, rice and pita bread so everyone can go down the line and create their own amazing bowl or sandwiches. Next time I'll try the rice cooker for the rice and use less broth so it's fluffier. There are so many different opinions on grilling b/l s/l chicken thighs (high heat vs med high vs low and slow, oil the grates, oil the meat, dont use marinade, use a marinade that has oil in it, etc). Definitely! I hope you are still reading comments because if you have not tried the yogurt marinated chicken from Dinner: A Love Story, you must. Is it gas or charcoal? I think itll work great but my husband is suspicious for some reason that the flavors will work well with steakcan anyone help settle our disagreement? My suggestion: your darling girl & I will be making it a lot this summer! Perfect timing! Easy Recipes for REAL Families, Fun and Fresh DIYs, Organization Tips and Tricks, Craft Project Tutorials (for all ages and skill levels) PLUS: New Trends and Improved Ideas to keep those creative juices flowing! Place the chicken skin-side down in the skillet and cook undisturbed until the skin is golden but not too dark, 4 to 5 minutes. Karen No, we already have a piece of furniture for it. Definitely make all the tzatziki Im just one person and I still went through it all (shh). Helen in CA Yes, its the dressing. Transfer to a plate and set aside. and what do you mean guitar recital?? Top with chicken and drizzle with yogurt sauce (this is your dressing) and harissa, if desired. Rachel. (new englander here.) I would do that again because the result was super chicken-y and rich tasting. Gyros are one of my favorite lunches! Required fields are marked *. the vinegar is nearly a syrup on the whole mix and imparts a lovely zing to break up the layers of sweet. FOR THE RICE 1/2 TBS light olive oil 1/4 tsp ground turmeric 1/3 tsp ground cumin 1 cup (180g) basmati rice 1 3/4 cup (420ml) chicken stock was just looking through some of your older recipes (i LOVE the new email format with the bonus links to other stories at the top btw!) this was one of the best dinners ive had in awhile, thank you deb! While I didn't have harissa, any kind of hot sauce is a welcome addition if you like it spicy. (Must be the squeezing). Remove silks but keep the husks. Squeeze the cucumbers over a sieve placed on a bowl or glass and keep the juice. Marinate however long you like. Im looking into options, and would love your input! This is a keeper. And they arent grilled, but in the summer I LOOOOOOOVE these with my grilled steak: http://ruthreichl.com/2015/08/edouard-de-pomianes-tomates-a-la-creme.html/. :D. Thanks for a great summer recipe and perfect for entertaining. Thanks! Good for casual supper and good for guests as well. You can serve it as rice and chicken bowls with chopped up lettuce, tomatoes and slices of pita bread for scooping or as crowd pleasing pita or flatbread sandwiches. I agree! I do not often get the jump on you, but Im super proud of myself right now! I also love marinated flatiron steak 1 part balsamic, 1 part worcestershire, add 1-2 tsp salt, swish, then 2 parts oil and some herbs (usually rosemary for us.) The current issue of Food and Wine has a Charred Guacamole that I made this weekend. Cover and set aside for half an hour at room temperature, or for longer in the refrigerator. Brilliant! You saved dinner again! Five minutes on one side and 4 on the other, just to make sure. #maschingon Established in 2014. You grill everythingavocados, limes, tomatoes, red-onions, Serrano peppers, THEN make the guac. i am officially in looking for summer recipes mode, suddenly everything ive ever cooked just seems so hot and heavy. @jacquie Its a Weber! Actually, I used 1 tablespoon in there and completely forgot to mention it but it also seems like this has had zero effect on the success rates so far (I mean, its fairly minor) but I will add it now. Just toss with olive oil and kosher salt. Had to add the pasta salad was truly so much better the next day. A while later, he got back to me to say that as a matter of fact he and his wife were in fact free. Pineapple! Worked out just fine! Make sure that the cutlet is completely coated in breadcrumbs. I made the recipe exactly as noted in the book since it was my first time and am not sure I would change anything next time. Thanks! We were in Greeces last year and the Gyros were so delicious!! Made it with chicken breasts since boneless skinless thighs arent a standard item at grocery stories in Liguria and swapped piadelle for pita for the same reason. As my meat option that is. Way better than the halal trucks here in DC. 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