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Mediterranean Rice Bowl

Mediterranean Rice Bowl: Flavorful Skewers for Meal Prep Bliss

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this delicious rice bowl featuring grilled chicken skewers, perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Skewers
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breast Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup Full Fat Greek Yogurt For marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked or regular
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Or Thyme
For the Rice Pilaf
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice Or jasmine
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Or vegetable broth for vegetarian version
For the Salad
  • 1 large Cucumber Diced
  • 2 medium Roma/Beefsteak Tomatoes Diced
  • 1/4 cup Mint/Parsley Chopped
For Serving
  • 4 pieces Naan/Pita Bread For scooping
  • 1 cup Hummus Store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • Grill
  • medium bowl
  • Grill pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • large bowl
  • Skewers

Method
 

Chicken Preparation
  1. Cut the boneless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. In a medium bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, tomato paste, paprika, kosher salt, and dried oregano. Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
Grilling
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, and grill for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
Rice Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then stir in rice and toast for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and a pinch of salt, bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Salad Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine diced cucumber, tomatoes, olive oil, chopped mint, and parsley. Season with salt and lemon juice, and mix well.
Assembling the Bowl
  1. Divide rice among bowls, top with grilled chicken skewers, fresh salad, and a dollop of hummus. Serve with naan or pita bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for flavor and allow rice to rest for fluffier texture. Customize ingredients as desired.

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