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Mediterranean Rice Bowl with Grilled Chicken Tawook Skewers

Mediterranean Rice Bowl with Grilled Chicken Tawook Skewers Bliss

This Mediterranean Rice Bowl with Grilled Chicken Tawook Skewers combines tender chicken skewers and fresh salad over rice, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Skewers
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 cup Full Fat Greek Yogurt for marinade
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil for marinade
  • 3 cloves Garlic finely grated
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste optional
  • 1 tbsp Paprika or chili powder for spice
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt to taste
  • 2 tsp Dried Oregano or Thyme or Italian seasoning
For the Rice Pilaf
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice can substitute with jasmine
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for a meatless option
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Cucumber chopped
  • 2 medium Roma Tomatoes or Beefsteak Tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup Mint or Parsley chopped
For Serving
  • 4 pieces Naan or Pita Bread whole grain or gluten-free if preferred
  • 1 cup Hummus or tzatziki as an alternative

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • skewers

Method
 

Steps
  1. Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and marinate with yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, tomato paste, paprika, salt, and oregano or thyme. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and grill for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  3. In a medium pot, heat olive oil, sauté onions until translucent. Add rinsed rice, then chicken broth and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Chop cucumber and tomatoes. Mix with olive oil, herbs, and salt to create the salad.
  5. Assemble rice in bowls, top with chicken skewers, salad, and serve with hummus and warm bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate chicken longer for more flavor. Store components separately for up to 4 days. Freeze chicken for up to 3 months.

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