Friday, June 20, 2014

Grilled Chicken with Lemon,Herb Garlic Butter on Mesclune Baby Spinach Greens






Chick Pea Fritters (Revithokeftedes)

INGREDIENTS

·       1 cup chick peas
·       ¼ cup onions, chopped
·       Salt,
·       Pepper
·       Parsley,
·       Dill,
·       Oregano
·       1 smashed tomato
·       Dry breadcrumb
·       Flour for binding the mixture and for coating
·       Some crumbled feta cheese or any grated cheese (optional)
·       1 egg
·       Veggie Oil for frying

METHOD
Drain chick peas and mash with a mixer. Place in a bowl and add chopped onion, mashed tomato, breadcrumb, finely chopped parsley, dill, oregano, salt and pepper. Add cheese, beaten eggs and a little flour to bind. Mix well, form into small balls and coat in flour. Fry in hot oil until golden brown.
Serve with Tzatziki   Sauce


Lemon Garlic Herb Butter
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme
  • 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Procedure:
  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl with black pepper to taste. Beat lightly with a fork. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes and up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld. Chill in refrigerator until firm. Butter can be covered tightly and refrigerated for up to a week. Slice pats of chilled butter and serve over dishes as desired.
  • Chicken Breast Marinade
  •  5 oz chix breasts washed and trimmed
  • TT Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • TT Red wine Vinegar
  • TT Juice of 1 lemon
  • TT Salt & Pepper
  • Mix and let marinade over night in refrigerator, grill prior to serving on salad
  • Place Sliced grilled chicken on top of greens and heat herb butter and pour onto chicken, finish with fresh parsley and Lemon Juice!!!


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