Hähnchen-Gyros-Pfanne mit Tzatziki, Hummus, Reis und geröstetem Blumenkohl
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22 title: Hähnchen-Gyros-Pfanne mit Tzatziki, Hummus, Reis und geröstetem Blumenkohl
33 servings: 3
4-changelog: Added roasted cauliflower (oven 220°C, 20 to 25 min), hummus (200 g plain on the side), pepperoncini (jar of mild Peperoni). Switched rice to pilaf-style — toast in oil with smashed garlic before adding broth (Erica's move). Upped calorie estimate to about 750 kcal.
5-made: true
4+changelog: One-dish oven version. Whole spatchcocked chicken (1.2 kg) replaces the sliced thigh strips and sits on top of rice, peppers and onion in a single casserole dish. Rice 150 g to 180 g and broth 300 ml to 380 ml, cooked covered in the oven with the chicken juices (no pilaf toasting). Cauliflower roasts around the chicken for the last stretch instead of on a separate sheet pan. Tzatziki, hummus and pepperoncini unchanged. Untested in kitchen.
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8-Preheat the #oven{} to 220°C.
7+Preheat the #oven{} to 200°C (Ober-/Unterhitze).
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10-Cut @cauliflower{400%g}(Blumenkohl) into bite-sized florets. Toss in a #bowl{} with @olive oil{15%ml}(Olivenöl), @paprika{3%g}, @cumin{1%g}(Kreuzkümmel), and @salt{}(Salz). Spread on a #sheet pan{} and roast ~{20-25%minutes}, flipping once halfway. Edges should brown and caramelize.
9+Spatchcock the @whole chicken{1.2%kg}(Hähnchen): with #kitchen shears{}, cut along both sides of the backbone and remove it, then flip the bird and press firmly on the breastbone to flatten it. Pat dry. Rub all over with @gyros seasoning{18%g}(Gyrosgewürz) and @olive oil{15%ml}(Olivenöl).
10+-- Gyros substitute: 5 g paprika + 2 g oregano + 2 g garlic powder + 1 g cumin + 1 g salt, scaled up to cover the bird.
11+-- The Rewe meat counter will often spatchcock for free.
12+-- For Cozy: leave one drumstick unrubbed (rub the rest, skip that leg). If gyros seasoning is very salty, no extra salt anywhere on the chicken.
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12-Cut @chicken thighs{375%g}(boneless; or substitute breast; Hähnchenschenkelfilet) into strips. Toss in a #bowl{} with @olive oil{15%ml} and @gyros seasoning{22%g}(Gyrosgewürz). Set aside while you prep the rest.
13--- Gyros substitute: 5 g paprika + 2 g oregano + 2 g garlic powder + 1 g cumin + 1 g salt.
14+Rinse @basmati rice{180%g}(Basmatireis) in a sieve until the water runs mostly clear. Slice @red bell pepper{1}(rote Paprika), @yellow bell pepper{1}(gelbe Paprika), and @red onion{1}(small; rote Zwiebel). In a large #casserole dish{}, about 25 x 35 cm, stir together the rice, peppers, onion, @garlic cloves{2}(smashed; Knoblauchzehen), @olive oil{15%ml}, @vegetable broth{380%ml}(hot; Gemüsebrühe) and a pinch of @salt{}(Salz). Spread level.
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15-Heat @olive oil{15%ml} in a small #pot{} over medium. Add @garlic cloves{1}(smashed; Knoblauchzehen), cook for ~{30%seconds} until fragrant; don't brown. Add @basmati rice{150%g}(Basmatireis), stir to coat, toast ~{1-2%minutes} until the grains look slightly translucent at the edges. Add @vegetable broth{300%ml}(hot; Gemüsebrühe) and a pinch of @salt{}, bring to a boil, cover, reduce to lowest heat, and cook ~{12%minutes}. Remove from heat, let sit covered for ~{5%minutes}. Fish out the garlic clove (or leave it — soft and sweet).
16+Lay the chicken skin-side up on top of the rice. Cover the whole dish tightly with foil and bake for ~{30%minutes}.
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17-Grate @cucumber{0.5}(Gurke) on the large holes of a #box grater{}. Squeeze out the excess water with your hands over the sink — critical; skipping this makes the tzatziki watery. Transfer to a #bowl{}. Grate @garlic cloves{1} on a #microplane{} (or press). Stir in @Greek yogurt{300%g}(griechischer Joghurt), @olive oil{15%ml}, @dill{5%g}(fresh, chopped), @salt{3%g}, and @black pepper{}(schwarzer Pfeffer). Taste and adjust. Refrigerate until serving.
18+While it bakes, cut @cauliflower{400%g}(Blumenkohl) into bite-sized florets. Toss in a #bowl{} with @olive oil{15%ml}, @paprika{3%g}, @cumin{1%g}(Kreuzkümmel), and a pinch of @salt{}.
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19-Slice @red bell pepper{1}(rote Paprika), @yellow bell pepper{1}(gelbe Paprika), and @red onion{1}(small; rote Zwiebel).
20+Take the dish out, remove the foil, and check the rice: if it looks dry, drizzle in 50 ml hot broth around the edges. Scatter the cauliflower around the chicken. Raise the oven to 220°C and bake uncovered ~{25-30%minutes} until the skin is deep golden and a #meat thermometer{} in the thickest part of the thigh reads 74°C.
21+-- Don't stir the rice once the foil is off; the cauliflower sits on top and the chicken juices keep dripping through.
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21-Heat a large #pan{} over medium-high. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer, sear undisturbed for ~{3%minutes} until browned on one side. Stir and cook ~{1-2%minutes} more.
23+Rest the chicken in the dish ~{10%minutes}. Fluff the rice with a fork.
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23-Add the peppers and onion to the chicken pan. Cook ~{6-8%minutes}, stirring occasionally, until the veg is softened but still has bite and the chicken is cooked through.
25+While the chicken rests, make the tzatziki. Grate @cucumber{0.5}(Gurke) on the large holes of a #box grater{}. Squeeze out the excess water with your hands over the sink — critical; skipping this makes the tzatziki watery. Transfer to a #bowl{}. Grate @garlic cloves{1} on a #microplane{} (or press). Stir in @Greek yogurt{300%g}(griechischer Joghurt), @olive oil{15%ml}, @dill{5%g}(fresh, chopped), @salt{3%g}, and @black pepper{}(schwarzer Pfeffer). Taste and adjust. Refrigerate until serving.
26+-- Tzatziki can be made earlier in the day.
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25-Plate each person's: rice, chicken with peppers, roasted cauliflower, a dollop of tzatziki, a dollop of @hummus{200%g}, and a few @pepperoncini{}(Peperoni) on the side (adults). For Cozy: plain rice, plain chicken strips, some cauliflower florets, tzatziki and hummus on the side as dips. Skip pepperoncini or offer one on the side to try.
28+Carve the chicken (legs, wings, breast slices). Serve each person: rice with peppers from the dish, a few chicken pieces, roasted cauliflower, a dollop of tzatziki, a dollop of @hummus{200%g}(plain), and a few @pepperoncini{}(Peperoni, mild jar) on the side (adults). For Cozy: plain rice, the unrubbed drumstick, some cauliflower florets, tzatziki and hummus on the side as dips. Skip pepperoncini or offer one on the side to try.
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27--- If gyros seasoning is very salty, skip added salt in the marinade.
28--- Pull a few plain chicken strips for Cozy before seasoning if the spice is too bold.
30+-- Estimate: about 750 kcal per adult portion, about 420 kcal for Cozy. Crisp skin pushes adults slightly higher.
31+-- Leftover chicken makes one lunch (Erica and Cozy; Justin eats out). Simmer the carcass with a bay leaf and onion ends for broth.
2932 -- Leftover tzatziki keeps 3 days — great on seed bread, with boiled eggs, or as dip.
3033 -- Leftover hummus lives for a week; pairs well with Erica's breakfast bread.
3134 -- Pepperoncini keep months in the fridge once opened. Good pantry staple.
3235 -- Other cucumber half goes to Erica's breakfasts during the week.
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