Greek Chicken Souvlaki and Rice Pilaf Plates
Ingredients
Veggies + Chicken Souvlaki
-
1
pound
boneless chicken breast, diced into chunks
-
¼
cup
fresh lemon juice
-
¼
cup
olive oil
-
2
tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
-
1
tablespoon
smoked paprika or paprika
-
1
tablespoon
fresh dill
-
1
tablespoon
fresh oregano
-
3
cloves
garlic, minced or grated
-
½
teaspoon
salt
-
1
teaspoon
pepper
-
6
sprigs
fresh rosemary (optional)
-
2
red peppers, cut into fourths
-
1
inch
zucchini, sliced into ¼ inch rounds
-
1
inch
small eggplant, sliced into ¼ inch rounds
-
1
cup
cherry tomatoes, halved
-
4
ounces
feta cheese, crumbled
-
warmed
pita bread
for serving
Rice Pilaf
-
3
tablespoons
butter
-
½
cup
orzo pasta
-
1
cup
white or brown basmati or jasmine rice
-
1
clove
garlic, minced or grated
-
2½
cups
chicken broth or water
-
⅓
cup
kalamata olives
-
¼
cup
fresh herbs or 2 tablespoons basil pesto
-
2
tablespoons
pine nuts
Instructions
- Combine lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika, dill, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate chicken in half of the mixture and refrigerate; toss veggies with the remaining marinade.
- In a skillet, melt butter and toast orzo until golden, then add rice and toast for another 2 minutes.
- Add garlic, then pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Preheat grill and thread chicken onto rosemary stems or skewers.
- Grill chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through, grilling veggies alongside.
- Fluff the rice and stir in olives, pine nuts, and fresh herbs.
- Serve rice on plates, topped with grilled veggies, chicken skewers, feta, and warm pita.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
665
Total fat
30g
Total carbohydrates
60g
Total protein
40g
Sodium
600mg
Cholesterol
100mg
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