Mediterranean Bowl with Grilled Chicken Tawook Skewers
Bring the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your dining table with this delightful Mediterranean Bowl featuring Grilled Chicken Tawook Skewers. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish combines juicy grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy hummus to create a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Its versatility allows you to customize toppings and ingredients based on personal preferences or what you have at home, making it a great choice for any occasion. Enjoy building your own bowl and relish the explosion of flavors that awaits!
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
- fresh cracked pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ medium yellow or white onion, chopped
- 2 cups Basmati rice
- 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 large cucumber, chopped
- 4 roma tomatoes or 2 large beefsteak tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup loosely packed mint or parsley, chopped
- kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
- 4 slices naan or pita bread
- 8 oz. hummus
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, tomato paste, paprika, kosher salt, oregano (or thyme), and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat well in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Rice: Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent. Add Basmati rice and toast slightly before adding broth and salt. Cover and cook on low until rice is tender (15-20 minutes).
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill; thread marinated chicken onto skewers and grill for about 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Assemble Your Bowl: Start with rice as the base, add grilled chicken skewers, diced cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, fresh herbs, hummus on the side, and pita bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg