The 40 BEST Greek Foods
This collection of amazing Greek Recipes will show you just why it’s one of the most popular cuisines in the world! For an easy start, try this chicken souvlaki:
Ingredients:
- 2lb chicken
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- juice of 1 large lemon
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1.5 Tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instruction:
- Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and place in a ziploc bag. Mix all of the marinade ingredients together and pour it over the chicken. Squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible, then seal. Combine everything well by agitating the bag with your hands, then marinate in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours (or better yet, overnight).
- Skewer the chicken onto metal skewers, or wooden skewers that have been soaked in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook according to your preferred method:Grill Method: Preheat over medium high heat and grill skewers 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally.Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the skewers on a baking sheet lined with a wire rack. Bake for 15 minutes, then broil for a couple more minutes.Stovetop Method: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook skewers 6-8 minutes per side.
- After cooking, transfer to a serving platter and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.
35 Best Greek Recipe Collection (+ Easy Menu)
These Greek recipes are so easy and full of flavor! From gyros to spanikopita to Greek fries, take your tastebuds on a trip to the Mediterranean!
Ingredients:
- Skordalia
- Greek Salad
- Greek Lemon Potatoes
- Chicken Gyro
- Greek Butter Cookies
- Tzatziki
- Spanokopita
- Greek Fried Cheese
- Greek Fries
- Greek Honey Cookies
- Greek Baked Orzo
- Greek Walnut Cake
- Greek Meatballs
- Stuffed Grape Leaves
- Moussaka
- Greek Pita Bread
- Greek Stuffed Peppers
- Greek Bean Soup
- Greek Green Beans
- Greek Feta Dip
- Chicken Souvlaki
- Greek Baklava
- Greek Chickpea Soup
- Tiropita
- Greek Eggplant Dip
- Greek Orange Cake
- Greek Lentil Soup
- Greek Pastitsio
- Shrimp Saganaki
- Greek Lamb Chops
- Greek Red Wine Beef Stew
- Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
- Greek Meze Platter
- Greek Layer Dip
- Greek Bruschetta
Instruction:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a Greek dish in 30 minutes or less!
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FAQ
What are traditional Greek dishes?
Top 25 Greek Foods – The Most Popular Dishes in Greece
- Moussaka. …
- Papoutsakia (Stuffed Eggplants) …
- Pastitsio (Greek lasagna) …
- Souvlaki (Gyros) …
- Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs) …
- Seafood. …
- Stifado (Greek Beef Stew) …
- Tomatokeftedes (Tomato Fritters)
What is Greece’s most famous dish?
1. Delicious baked moussaka. Probably the most famous of Greek dishes, moussaka consists of layers of fried aubergine, minced meat and potatoes. That’s all topped with a creamy béchamel sauce and then baked until golden brown.
What is a typical Greek lunch?
Greek lunches are traditionally a light meal that consists of a homemade vegetable stew or casserole. It is served with staple sides of cheese, bread, salad, and most importantly, wine.
What are 2 common ingredients in Greek cuisine?
Dill weed, thyme, oregano and mint are Greek essentials that really add bold character to fish, meat or vegetables. Popular Greek ingredients includes olive oil, lamb, potatoes, an abundance of seafood, and its most popular dessert, baklava, is a deliciously sweet way to end any Greek meal.
