Description
Grilled chicken skewers served with flavorful seasoned rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the chicken skewers:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro
- For the seasoned rice:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain basmati rice, rinsed
- 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and parsley.
- Add the chicken pieces and toss until fully coated. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- To make the rice, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the rice, paprika, turmeric, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the rice in the seasonings.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced red bell pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 to 18 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the rice from the heat, let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in the parsley.
- While the rice cooks, grill the chicken skewers over medium-high heat for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and cooked through. You can also cook them in a grill pan or under the broiler.
- Serve the grilled chicken skewers over the seasoned rice and garnish with extra parsley.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
- Use metal skewers or soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Adjust the spices to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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