Description
If you’re craving a vibrant and flavorful meal that transports you straight to the Mediterranean, try this Mediterranean Bowl with Grilled Chicken Tawook Skewers. This dish is a delightful fusion of marinated grilled chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables, all topped with creamy hummus. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep throughout the week, it’s easy to customize based on your taste preferences. The zesty lemon marinade infuses the chicken with bold flavors while colorful veggies add crunch and nutrition. Enjoy assembling your bowl and savor every bite of this wholesome dish!
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
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- 1 large cucumber, chopped
- 4 roma tomatoes or 2 large beefsteak tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
- ½ cup loosely packed mint or parsley, chopped
- 4 slices naan or pita bread for serving
- 8 oz. hummus for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, tomato paste, paprika, salt, oregano or thyme, and pepper to create the marinade. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and grill until cooked through (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add Basmati rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil then simmer covered until rice is tender (15-20 minutes).
- Assemble bowls by layering rice first, then adding grilled chicken skewers along with chopped cucumber and tomatoes, finishing with hummus.
- Serve warm with pita bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg