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Mediterranean Delight: How to Make a Flavorful Greek Dinner in Minutes
Bring the taste of the Mediterranean to your dinner table with this simple Greek recipe
Step 1: Prepare the Salad
Chop 2 tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 1/2 red onion, and 1/2 green bell pepper. Add to a bowl with 1/4 cup of Kalamata olives, 1/4 cup of feta cheese, and a handful of fresh parsley leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2: Warm the Pita Bread
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Wrap 2 pita breads in aluminum foil and place in the oven for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Season 2 chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 4: Prepare the Rice
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add 1/2 cup of long-grain rice and a pinch of salt. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Ingredients
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- Fresh parsley leaves
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- 2 pita breads
- 2 chicken breasts
- Oregano
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup long-grain rice
Instructions
- Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper. Add to a bowl with the olives, feta cheese, and parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Wrap the pita breads in aluminum foil and place in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes per side.
- Bring the water to a boil. Add the rice and a pinch of salt. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Enjoy your Mediterranean feast with family and friends!
Bon appétit!