Description
A hearty, colorful bowl featuring tender grilled chicken tawook skewers (marinated with garlic, lemon, and spices), fluffy rice pilaf, and a refreshing cucumber-tomato salad with hummus. Pair with warm pita or naan for a balanced, vibrant Mediterranean-inspired meal perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
4 boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 red onion, chopped
1 carrot, diced
1 zucchini, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup kalamata olives
4 cups fresh spinach
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cucumbers, diced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
4 cups cooked couscous or bulgur
2 ripe avocados, sliced
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon olive oil
Water as needed
1/2 cup hummus
2 warm pita or naan bread
Instructions
Whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, juice, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken cubes and marinate for 30 minutes.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked.
Cook rice in chicken broth (boiled and slightly salted) according to package instructions, stirring in red onion, carrot, and zucchini during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Set aside.
In a large bowl, toss cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, and spinach with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
To assemble: Layer rice pilaf in bowls, top with grilled chicken skewers, vibrant salad, and a spoonful of hummus. Garnish with feta and avocado. Serve warm with pita/naan on the side.
Packaged meals, if desired, can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Notes
Customize with grilled eggplant, artichokes, or roasted red peppers for added texture.
Serve individual skewers prepped ahead for easy meal-prep.
Use baked chicken in the oven if grilling is unavailable (375°F, 20 minutes).
Add a drizzle of tahini garlic dressing for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling & Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg