Name: Grilled Chicken Skewers with Herbed Rice and Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; Salt and black pepper to taste; Wooden or metal skewers; 1 cup long-grain white or basmati rice; 2 cups chicken broth or water; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or mint; 1 tbsp olive oil or butter; Salt to taste; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 1/4 cup grated cucumber (optional); Salt and pepper to taste

Description

Grilled Chicken Skewers with Herbed Rice and Yogurt Sauce is a fresh and balanced meal featuring juicy, marinated grilled chicken served with fragrant herbed rice and a tangy, cooling yogurt sauce. It’s perfect for summer meals, meal prep, or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Wooden or metal skewers
1 cup long-grain white or basmati rice
2 cups chicken broth or water
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or mint
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Salt to taste
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1/4 cup grated cucumber (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
Grill chicken skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through.
Cook rice according to package directions using broth or water. Fluff and mix with parsley, dill or mint, olive oil or butter, and salt to taste.
In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and optional cucumber. Season with salt and pepper and chill until ready to serve.
Serve grilled chicken skewers over herbed rice with yogurt sauce on the side or drizzled on top.

Notes

Use lamb or beef instead of chicken for variation.
Try different herbs like cilantro or basil in the rice.
Add vegetables like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes to the skewers.
Spice up the marinade with harissa or chili flakes.
Use brown rice as a whole-grain alternative.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 480
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 115mg