Greek-Inspired Chicken Platter
Greek-Inspired Chicken Platter
Ingredients
For the Roasted Chicken
- 3 1/2 pounds whole chicken, giblets removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Seasoned Fries
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick fries
- ice water, as needed, for soaking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
For the Homemade Yellow Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
For the Greek Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce, ready-made
- 4 pieces pita bread, cut into triangles
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pat the whole chicken dry thoroughly with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, ensuring it's evenly coated. Place the seasoned chicken in a roasting pan.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (without touching bone) reads 165°F. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for at least 10 minutes before pulling it apart.
⏱️ 75 min•🌡️ 400
- 3
While the chicken is roasting, prepare the fries. Place the peeled and cut potatoes into a large bowl and cover with ice water. Let them soak for 15 minutes to remove excess starch, which helps with crispiness. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 20 min
- 4
In a clean large bowl, toss the dried potato fries with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Cook the seasoned fries in batches, if necessary, to avoid overcrowding. Air fry for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Prepare the homemade yellow sauce by whisking together 1/2 cup of mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Assemble the Greek salad. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Warm the pita bread according to package instructions, then cut each piece into triangles for serving.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
After the chicken has rested, use two forks or your hands to pull the chicken meat from the bones into serving pieces. Arrange the pulled chicken, crispy seasoned fries, homemade yellow sauce, ready-made tzatziki sauce, pita triangles, and the Greek salad on a large platter or individual plates. Serve immediately and enjoy your Greek-inspired feast!
⏱️ 5 min
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Greek-Inspired Chicken Platter
Ingredients
For the Roasted Chicken
- 3 1/2 pounds whole chicken, giblets removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Seasoned Fries
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick fries
- ice water, as needed, for soaking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
For the Homemade Yellow Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
For the Greek Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce, ready-made
- 4 pieces pita bread, cut into triangles
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pat the whole chicken dry thoroughly with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, ensuring it's evenly coated. Place the seasoned chicken in a roasting pan.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (without touching bone) reads 165°F. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for at least 10 minutes before pulling it apart.
⏱️ 75 min•🌡️ 400 - 3
While the chicken is roasting, prepare the fries. Place the peeled and cut potatoes into a large bowl and cover with ice water. Let them soak for 15 minutes to remove excess starch, which helps with crispiness. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 20 min - 4
In a clean large bowl, toss the dried potato fries with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Cook the seasoned fries in batches, if necessary, to avoid overcrowding. Air fry for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Prepare the homemade yellow sauce by whisking together 1/2 cup of mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Assemble the Greek salad. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Warm the pita bread according to package instructions, then cut each piece into triangles for serving.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
After the chicken has rested, use two forks or your hands to pull the chicken meat from the bones into serving pieces. Arrange the pulled chicken, crispy seasoned fries, homemade yellow sauce, ready-made tzatziki sauce, pita triangles, and the Greek salad on a large platter or individual plates. Serve immediately and enjoy your Greek-inspired feast!
⏱️ 5 min