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Chicken Kebab Bowls with Saffron Rice, Greek Salad and Tzatziki
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Chicken Kebab Bowls with Saffron Rice, Greek Salad and Tzatziki

1 h 15 minServes 5Nutri-Score B€€
from @nanajoe191 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

5 people
  • chicken breast (cut into cubes for skewers)Meat1 kg
  • olive oil (for the chicken marinade)Pantry60 ml
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce30 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • cumin (ground)Spices4 g
  • dried oreganoSpices4 g
  • saltSpices8 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices3 g
  • red bell pepper (cut into chunks)Produce2 pieces
  • green bell pepper (cut into chunks)Produce2 pieces
  • red onion (cut into chunks)Produce2 pieces
  • basmati rice (rinsed)Grains400 g
  • saffron (bloomed in warm water)Spices500 mg
  • chicken stockPantry800 ml
  • Greek yogurtDairy400 g
  • cucumber (shredded and drained)Produce2 pieces
  • garlic (grated, for the tzatziki)Produce2 pieces
  • lemon juice (for the tzatziki)Produce15 ml
  • dill (chopped)Produce10 g
  • tomato (diced, for the Greek salad)Produce4 pieces
  • cucumber (diced, for the Greek salad)Produce2 pieces
  • red onion (thinly sliced, for the Greek salad)Produce1 piece
  • feta cheese (crumbled)Dairy200 g
  • kalamata olivesPantry100 g
  • olive oil (for the vinaigrette)Pantry60 ml
  • red wine vinegar (for the vinaigrette)Pantry30 ml
  • dried oregano (for the vinaigrette)Spices3 g

per serving

Nutrition

718kcal

Carbs
68 g
Proteins
53 g
Fat
26 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Grill
  • Skewer ×10
  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Saucepan
  • Grater
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper in a bowl.
    • Add the chicken cubes and toss to coat, then let marinate.
    Step 1

  2. Prep the skewer vegetables

    • Cut the red and green bell peppers and the red onion into chunks.
    Step 2

  3. Assemble the chicken skewers

    • Thread the marinated chicken, bell peppers and onion alternately onto the skewers.
    Step 3

  4. Grill the kebabs

    • Place the skewers on the grill and cook, turning, until the chicken is cooked through and charred.
    Step 4

  5. Cook the saffron rice

    • Bloom the saffron in a little warm water.
    • Cook the rice with the chicken stock and saffron until tender and fluffy.
    Step 5

  6. Make the tzatziki

    • Shred the cucumber and drain off all its liquid.
    • Mix the Greek yogurt with the grated garlic, lemon juice, dill and the drained cucumber.
    Step 6

  7. Make the Greek salad

    • Prep the tomatoes, cucumber and red onion and place them in a bowl with the feta and olives.
    • Whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar and oregano into a quick vinaigrette, pour over and mix.
    Step 7

  8. Assemble the bowls

    • Make a bed of saffron rice in each bowl.
    • Remove the chicken from the skewers and add it on top.
    • Add a side of Greek salad and a spoonful of tzatziki.
    Step 8
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