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Mediterranean Chicken Tawook Bowl

A vibrant Mediterranean bowl featuring grilled chicken tawook skewers, aromatic rice pilaf, and a fresh cucumber and tomato salad. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Skewers
  • 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely grated or 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 to taste
Rice Pilaf
  • 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
Cucumber & Tomato Salad
  • 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 to taste
For Serving
  • 4 slices naan or pita bread
  • 8 oz hummus

Method
 

Chicken Kebabs
  1. In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, tomato paste, paprika, salt, oregano or thyme, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
  2. Add chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for even better flavor.
Rice Pilaf
  1. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  2. Stir in Basmati rice and cook for another minute, allowing the rice to absorb the oil and onion flavor.
  3. Add chicken broth and a pinch of salt to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
Cucumber & Tomato Salad
  1. In a bowl, combine chopped cucumber and tomatoes.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with mint or parsley, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine and let sit for flavors to develop.
Assembly
  1. Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
  2. Grill the skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
  3. Serve skewers over a bed of rice pilaf with cucumber and tomato salad on the side. Add naan or pita and hummus for a complete meal.

Notes

For healthier alternatives, substitute chicken breast with turkey for a leaner option, use brown rice for added fiber, and replace full-fat Greek yogurt with a low-fat version. Serve with tzatziki for extra flavor and pair with chilled white wine.