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Mediterranean Rice Bowl with Grilled Chicken Tawook Skewers

Vibrant Mediterranean Rice Bowl with Grilled Chicken Tawook Skewers

This Mediterranean Rice Bowl with Grilled Chicken Tawook Skewers is a hearty, meal prep-friendly dish bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marination Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Greek Yogurt can substitute with plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced or grated
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or pimento
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Cracked Pepper
For the Rice Pilaf
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice can substitute jasmine rice
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1 cup Tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint or Parsley chopped
For Serving
  • 4 pieces Naan or Pita Bread
  • 1 cup Hummus can substitute tzatziki

Equipment

  • grill
  • Dutch oven
  • Skewers
  • Mixing Bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cube chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and mix marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
  3. Grill chicken skewers for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  4. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven, sauté onions, add rice, then chicken broth. Cook covered for 15 minutes.
  5. Combine cucumber, tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and herbs in a bowl to make salad.
  6. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken skewers, salad, and hummus. Serve with naan or pita.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, allow chicken to marinate overnight. Adjust veggies as per seasonal availability.

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