Mediterranean Rice Bowl with Grilled Chicken Tawook Skewers
A vibrant Mediterranean Rice Bowl featuring juicy grilled chicken tawook skewers, fresh vegetables, and fluffy rice, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes)
- Fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, mint)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinade the chicken in olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions using water or chicken broth.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the skewers for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Chop fresh vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble bowls with rice, grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and herbs.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Leftover rice and chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg