Stumbled upon this idea at work when a new place opened up called
'Hash' on N. Western in Chicago, IL right around the corner from our office. Simple, different, tasty menu, including a variation of this one. So, I figured why not? We have the building blocks from previous blogs. Time to practice some of those skills.
The Burger Alternative--Greek Chicken Sandwich. It's better for you, less fat, big taste, and fun to make with a bunch of friends around the table. Who doesn't like a 'make-it-yourself' meal?
Remember the Bandilicious Chicken Marinade. You will simply add fresh or dried oregano to the base marinade, and use thinner chicken breasts for quicker cooking. This will be a cinch if you get the chicken marinating before you head to class. Pick up the condiments on your way home. Make the quick mayo-tzatziki spread. Call your friends. Sear the chicken. Put it all out on the table.
Skill Level: Freshman Level, but several steps and planning involved. Must be able to organize thoughts and actions.
Cost: $15 / 4-6 servings
Equipment:
Non-stick skillet
Meat Mallet / Tenderizer, if pounding chicken
Marinating dish or tupperware (large enough to hold all chicken breasts)
Ingredients:
3-4 large chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4" thickness and marinating
2 Tbls fresh oregano, chopped
Tzatziki-Mayo:
1 cup Greek Plain Yoghurt
2 Tbls mayonnaise
1/3 cup shredded cucumber
Salt and pepper
1 tsp Lemon juice
Condiments:
Feta Cheese, crumbled
Red Onion, thinly sliced
Cucumber, thinly sliced
Tomato, thinly sliced
Lettuce
Capers, optional
Vinagrette, optional
Sesame Buns, toasted with butter
Instructions:
Step A: Make The Marinade & Pound The Chicken
--review blog Bandilicious Chicken Marinade
--add 2 Tbls of fresh oregano to marinade (or 2 tsp dried oregano)
--pound chicken to 1/4" thickness or slice large chicken breasts CAREFULLY in half lengthwise
--marinate for several hours
--let meat come to room temperature and pat dry before searing or grilling
Step B: Make Tzatziki Mayo
--combine greek yoghurt, mayo, and cucumbers
--set aside
Step C: Prep Condiments and Set The Table
--Slice and plate all of the veggies
--toast and butter the buns
--if grilling or using a non-stick skillet, make sure the pan is 'HOT' with a little oil
--sear 1/4" chicken breasts 3-4 minutes on each side.
--leave the chicken alone while you are searing. It should release from the skillet easily if properly seared.
Step E: Assemble everything. Make good conversation. Listen well.
--repeat again next week.