Description
Mediterranean Rice Bowl with Grilled Chicken Tawook Skewers is a wholesome and flavorful meal featuring aromatic rice, juicy marinated chicken skewers, fresh vegetables, and a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked basmati or jasmine rice
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup hummus or garlic sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken chunks to the marinade, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to overnight).
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers.
- Grill skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and has nice char marks.
- In serving bowls, divide rice and top with grilled chicken skewers.
- Add cucumber, tomato, red onion, and feta cheese to each bowl.
- Drizzle with hummus or garlic sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Use brown rice or quinoa for a healthier base.
- Can be meal-prepped and stored in containers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg