Greek Sunday Supper

1. FINAL MENU

• Cuisine: Greek

• Serve time: 5:00 PM

• Experience the fresh and vibrant flavors of Greece with this well-rounded meal. This menu showcases the harmony of grilled chicken souvlaki, traditional village salad, and fragrant lemon rice, accompanied by a kid-friendly Greek lemonade and a crisp Greek white wine for adults—a perfect way to enjoy the essence of a Greek Sunday supper.

• Chicken Souvlaki

• Greek Village Salad

• Lemon Rice

• Greek-style Lemonade

• Greek White Wine

2. FULLY EXECUTABLE RECIPES

Chicken Souvlaki

Equipment

• Grill or grill pan
• Wooden skewers (soaked)
• Mixing bowl
• Tongs

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking / Baking

• Total cook time: 20 minutes

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
2. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
3. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
4. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
5. Grill skewers for 10 minutes, turning occasionally until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
6. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Greek Village Salad

Equipment

• Large salad bowl
• Cutting board
• Knife

Ingredients

• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives
• 4 ounces feta cheese, cubed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cooking / Baking

• Total prep time: 15 minutes

Instructions

1. In a large salad bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, olives, and feta cheese.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and salt.
3. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
4. Set aside until serving.

Lemon Rice

Equipment

• Medium saucepan
• Fork

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cooking / Baking

• Total cook time: 20 minutes

Instructions

1. Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth and salt to a boil.
3. Stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and butter using a fork to fluff the rice.

Greek-style Lemonade

Equipment

• Pitcher
• Stirring spoon
• Glasses

Ingredients

• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
• 4 cups cold water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Ice cubes

Cooking / Baking

• Total prep time: 5 minutes

Instructions

1. In a pitcher, combine lemon juice, cold water, and sugar.
2. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved.
3. Add ice cubes to glasses and pour lemonade over ice before serving.

Greek White Wine

Equipment

• Glassware

Ingredients

• 1 bottle Assyrtiko wine

Instructions

• Chill wine 1 hour before service.
• Serve in glassware alongside dinner.

3. LINEAR TIMELINE (3:10 PM–5:00 PM)

• 3:10 PM: Soak wooden skewers for Chicken Souvlaki.
• 3:20 PM: Start rinsing and preparing ingredients for Greek Village Salad.
• 3:35 PM: Marinate chicken for Chicken Souvlaki.
• 3:45 PM: Prepare and toss Greek Village Salad. Set aside.
• 3:50 PM: Rinse rice for Lemon Rice. Start boiling chicken broth.
• 3:55 PM: Begin cooking rice. Add rice and cover.
• 4:10 PM: Preheat grill for Chicken Souvlaki.
• 4:15 PM: Thread chicken onto skewers and begin grilling.
• 4:20 PM: Remove rice from heat; add lemon juice, zest, and butter.
• 4:25 PM: Finish grilling Chicken Souvlaki and let rest.
• 4:30 PM: Prepare Greek-style Lemonade in a pitcher.
• 4:40 PM: Chill Greek White Wine and set table.
• 4:55 PM: Final arrangement of Chicken Souvlaki, garnish as desired.
• 5:00 PM: Serve dinner with Greek-style Lemonade and Greek White Wine.

4. CONSOLIDATED SHOPPING LIST

Produce

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast⁺
• 2 large tomatoes
• 1 cucumber
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 red onion
• 1 lemon⁺
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
• Lemon zest
• 2 cloves garlic⁺

Meat / Seafood

• None

Dairy

• 4 ounces feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter

Dry Goods / Pantry

• Olive oil⁺
• Dried oregano⁺
• Kalamata olives
• 1 teaspoon salt⁺
• Black pepper⁺
• Red wine vinegar
• Basmati rice
• Chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sugar

Drinks

• 1 bottle Assyrtiko wine

5. NOTES & ASSUMPTIONS

• Optional table-side item: Extra chilli flakes for added heat.
• Use Assyrtiko wine; substitute with a similar Greek white wine if unavailable.
• Child-safety note: Supervise kids while eating chicken from skewers.
• The tightest execution window is grilling the Chicken Souvlaki while completing salad and rice; remains manageable with focus.
• You can start as late as 3:10 PM for a 5:00 PM serve.