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Greek Style Chicken & Vegetable

Ingredients

  • ½ C Cyclops Greek yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove of garlic crushed
  • ½ lemon zested and juiced
  • ½ tbsp fresh oregano chopped (or teaspoon dried)
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ kg chicken thigh (bone in, skin on)
  • 1 capsicum sliced
  • ½ red onion sliced
  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • ½ eggplant sliced into half moons
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp black olives
  • ¼ handful fresh oregano chopped (or parsley)

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine yoghurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
  3. Heat the oven to 200°C.
  4. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a large roasting dish. Place in the oven and cook for 15 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, toss the capsicum, red onion, zucchinis, and eggplant with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried thyme until well-coated.
  6. Arrange the vegetables and olives around the chicken, you may need 2 dishes if your roasting dish isn't large.
  7. Place the pan back into the oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables tender.
  8. Serve the chicken with the vegetables. Sprinkle with chopped oregano and serve.

Product Used

Authentic Greek Yoghurts strained the traditional way.

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