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Greek Chicken and Feta Fries with Tzatziki Sauce

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 Greek Chicken and Feta Fries with Tzatziki Sauce
Recipe for the week of December 2-6, 2024 **Please Note: Ingredients and recipes are subject to change due to product availability and teacher's discretion.**
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
Yield 6 servings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Skewers
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 shallot chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ lemon zested
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 Chicken breast cubed, ~1 ½ pounds
  • 1 garlic clove minced
For the Feta Fries
  • 4 Russet Potatoes peeled and cut into thick matchsticks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ lemon zested
  • ½ cup feta cheese
For the Tzatziki
  • 1 Cucumber minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt divided
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups plain greek yogurt
  • ½ bunch fresh dill chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions
For the Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 450° F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, shallots, garlic, oregano, honey, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Thread the chicken onto each skewer and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake 20-25 minutes, until lightly charred and cooked through.
For the Feta Fries
  1. Toss the potatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, and pepper together, then spread in an even layer on a sheet pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, then flip and bake for 15 minutes more.
  2. In a bowl, combine the herbs, lemon zest, garlic, and feta. Toss the fries on the sheet pan with the feta. Then, season with salt.
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. Toss the minced cucumbers with ½ teaspoon salt. Using a white towel, squeeze the cucumber dry.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the garlic, remaining salt, white vinegar, and olive oil. Add the cucumber, then stir in the yogurt, white pepper, and dill. Serve alongside the chicken and fries.