Description
A vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean bowl featuring juicy grilled Chicken Tawook skewers, fresh vegetables, and delicious grains, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked couscous, quinoa, or brown rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved (optional)
- 1 cup parsley, chopped
- Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Hummus, for serving
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your marinade for the chicken. In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and add it to the marinade. Make sure every piece is well-coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare your grains of choice as per the package instructions.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 20 minutes beforehand.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
- Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While the chicken is grilling, chop your vegetables.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Assemble your Mediterranean bowl with a base of cooked grains, then add the grilled Chicken Tawook skewers, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and a sprinkle of parsley.
- Drizzle with hummus and finish with crumbled feta cheese if using. Add a wedge of lemon for squeezing over the top.
Notes
Consider serving with avocado slices, roasted vegetables, or warm pita bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg