Greek Chicken and Rice, known as Kotopoulo me Rizi, is a flavorful and comforting dish that brings together tender, marinated chicken and aromatic rice infused with the vibrant flavors of lemon, garlic, and herbs. This one-pot meal is not only delicious but also convenient, making it a perfect option for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal.
Chicken and Rice (Kotopoulo me Rizi)
Grilled Lamb Chops
Grilled lamb chops, often referred to as “Paidakia” in Greek cuisine, are a delectable dish featuring succulent lamb chops seasoned with Mediterranean flavors. The dish typically includes a blend of herbs, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, creating a harmonious and flavorful profile. Serve grilled lamb chops with your favorite Greek side dishes, such as roasted vegetables, Greek salad, or tzatziki.
Sofrito
Sofrito can be found all over the island of Corfu. It is a delicious dish of tender veal or beef in a garlic, vinegar, and wine sauce.
Greek Marinated Chicken Thighs
Greek marinated chicken thighs are delicious stuffed in a pita, or served with rice, potatoes, or a greek salad. The marinade comes together in minutes, which leaves you the rest of the day to make a delicious dessert.
Pork Gyro
This easy pork gyro recipe is made with ground pork instead of cuts of pork. Make it ahead for an easy and delicious weeknight dinner.
Greek Chicken and Potatoes
Greek chicken and potatoes can be found in every taverna and restaurant in Greece. This is a delicious lemony and garlicky meal that comes together in just a few minutes. Accompany with a salad, fresh bread, and tzatziki if you like.
Greek Chicken and Peas
This greek chicken and peas dish (kotopoulo me araka) is an easy one-pot meal that is not only fast to put together, but healthy and delicious. Cooking the chicken and peas together means that the peas absorb all the flavors of the chicken.
Rabbit Stifado
We had the most delicious rabbit stifado when we were staying at the Petrino Studios on the island of Naxos.
Not only is this place magical to stay at, but the food is out of this world delicious! A true farm to table experience, everything is grown right there on their land, and the wine they serve is from their own vineyards that surround the property. We highly recommend a stay there, whether you are travelling alone or with your family.
We were so impressed by this dish that we wrote the family that owns Petrino and asked if they would kindly give us the recipe. In true greek fashion, they were happy to oblige. To this day, it is my husband’s favorite meal.
Youvarlakia Meatball Soup
Youvarlakia, or meatball soup, is a soothing and delicious meal perfect for when the weather becomes cooler. This soup is simple to make, but has an incredible depth of flavor derived from the traditional greek avgolemono (egg and lemon) sauce.
Braised Beef Stew with Lemon
Fork-tender braised beef stew with lemon is a greek recipe that is sure to become one of your favorite comfort foods. The lemon adds incredible flavor and body to the beef, but does not overpower it.
Spetsofai
Spetsofai is a delicious, spicy greek dish made with sausages, tomatoes, and peppers. It’s a dish that’s native to the region of Thessaly.
Spetsofai is an easy to make dinner, and only uses one pot. Just leave enough time for the flavors to come together.
Youvetsi
Youvetsi is a comforting Greek stew made with beef or lamb and orzo. It is slowly cooked in a deeply spiced tomato-based sauce. This recipe makes enough to have plenty of leftovers. Feel free to cut the recipe in half if you aren’t feeding a large family.
Chicken in Tomato and Wine
This chicken in tomato and wine dish was served to us in a little Cretan village with some french fries and a simple salad. It tasted exactly like the way my mother used to make it, simple and delicious. I went to the kitchen and asked the cook if she would give me the recipe — I wrote it on the back of a small piece of paper. So glad I did!
Keftedes
Keftedes are wonderful little meatballs made with ground beef, pork, parsley, mint, oregano, garlic, onion, and just a dash of lemon juice. Keftedes are perfect paired with tzatziki, a greek salad, and some fresh pita bread.