10 Greek Recipes for Hot Days (No Oven)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and has more protein.

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

In a pitcher, combine 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil, 4 grated garlic cloves, and 2-3 tablespoons of white balsamic vinegar.

Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, 1-2 heaping teaspoons of oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon.

Mix the marinade until combined, adding more white balsamic if too thick.

Add 1 teaspoon of honey to the marinade and mix well.

Spoon the marinade over the chicken thighs, coating both sides.

Let the chicken marinate for a few hours or overnight, or bake immediately.

Place the marinated chicken in the oven and bake for about 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Serve the chicken with Mediterranean rice and tzatziki sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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