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Rosemary Chicken Tapas Platter (with Pita, Garlic Yogurt & Dippers)

Developed for CFC by Nancy Guppy, RD, MHSc
Dill and garlic yogurt dip is the perfect pairing to these savoury, marinated chicken bites. This recipe is the perfect addition to an appetizer platter or picnic.
Serves
Serves 6
Dill and garlic yogurt dip is the perfect pairing to these savoury, marinated chicken bites. This recipe is the perfect addition to an appetizer platter or picnic.
Rosemary Chicken Tapas Platter (with Pita, Garlic Yogurt & Dippers)
1 lb
boneless, skinless chicken breast(s), large, diced
450 g
2 Tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
30 mL
3 Tbsp
lemon juice, fresh
45 mL
2 Tbsp
rosemary, fresh, minced
30 mL
or
1 Tbsp
rosemary, dried
15 mL
1 tsp
thyme, fresh, minced
5 mL
or
1/2 tsp
thyme, dried
2.5 mL
6
whole wheat pita, cut into wedges
6
1 1/2 cups
plain yogurt, 1-2% MF
375 mL
3 cloves
garlic, minced
3 cloves
1/2 tsp
black pepper, freshly ground
2.5 mL
1/2 tsp
salt
2.5 mL
1 tsp
dill, dried
5 mL
1/8 tsp
paprika
0.6 mL
1
green pepper(s), sliced
1
30
baby carrots
30
1
English cucumber, sliced
1
Preparation
Serves
Serves 6
  
Cook time : 40 min
 | 
Preparation time : 1 hour 15 min
Rosemary Chicken Tapas Platter (with Pita, Garlic Yogurt & Dippers)
1
Cut chicken breast into 2” (5 cm) squares. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary and thyme in a plastic zip lock bag. Add chicken pieces and toss well to coat. Seal and marinate in refrigerator for at least an hour and preferably overnight.
2
Coat a baking tray with vegetable oil cooking spray. Space chicken pieces apart on tray and bake in a preheated 425°F (220°C) oven for approximately 30 minutes or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
3
Meanwhile, make dip by combining yogurt with finely minced garlic, freshly-ground black pepper, salt and dill weed in a small bowl. Sprinkle with paprika and place in centre of platter.
4
Cut pitas into 8 wedges each and place on oven proof plate. Heat them in the oven during last the 5 minutes of chicken cooking time.
5
To serve arrange chicken pieces, pitas and vegetable dippers around yogurt dip. Offer guests small plates and enjoy!