## Jamie Oliver’s Greek Chicken: A 15-Minute Meal Masterclass
Ready for a flavorful, healthy meal that takes just minutes to prepare? This Greek chicken recipe from Jamie Oliver’s 15-Minute Meals cookbook is the perfect solution! Featuring juicy chicken, a vibrant herby vegetable couscous, and a refreshing homemade tzatziki, this dish is sure to become a regular in your meal rotation.
Jamie himself says, “I love this combo of spicy chicken, veg-packed couscous and cool, minty, cucumber yoghurt.” And we can see why. The combination of textures and flavors is truly divine.
Get Ready to Cook!
Before you begin, gather your ingredients and get your equipment ready:
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Boil the kettle:
You’ll need boiling water for the couscous.*
Heat a large frying pan:
Set it to medium-high heat for cooking the chicken.*
Grab a food processor:
This will make quick work of chopping the vegetables for the couscous.Let’s Get Cooking!
The Couscous
1.
Prepare the couscous:
In a bowl, combine one mug of couscous with two mugs of boiling water, along with a pinch of salt. Cover the bowl and let it sit.2.
Prep the vegetables:
Remove the stalk and seeds from the peppers and chilli. Pulse them in the food processor along with the trimmed spring onions and dill until finely chopped. Spread the mixture onto a large tray or platter.3.
Add the remaining ingredients:
Add the cooked peas to the vegetables. Tear in the olives and squeeze over the juice of the zested lemon. Drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil.4.
Combine and season:
Fluff up the couscous and toss it with the vegetable mixture. Season to taste. (For ease, you can mix everything together in the saucepan with the cooked couscous.)The Chicken
1.
Season and flatten:
On a large sheet of greaseproof paper, toss the chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, allspice, and finely grated lemon zest. Fold over the paper and bash the chicken to 1.5cm thick with a rolling pin.2.
Cook the chicken:
Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in the frying pan. Add the chicken and cook for three or four minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.The Tzatziki
1.
Grate the cucumber:
Use a box grater to coarsely grate the cucumber. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and squeeze out any excess salty water.2.
Combine the ingredients:
In a bowl, combine the grated cucumber with the yoghurt, juice of half a lemon, a pinch of pepper, and chopped fresh mint. Mix well.Assembly and Serving
1.
Slice the chicken:
Move the cooked chicken to a board and slice it.2.
