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Greek Chicken Souvlaki and Rice Pilaf Plates

URL: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/greek-chicken-souvlaki-rice-pilaf-plates-wmarinated-veggies-feta-tzatziki/

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
  • cups chicken broth or water
  • cup kalamata olives
  • ¼ cup fresh herbs or 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika, dill, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Marinate chicken in half of the mixture and refrigerate; toss veggies with the remaining marinade.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter and toast orzo until golden, then add rice and toast for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, then pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Preheat grill and thread chicken onto rosemary stems or skewers.
  6. Grill chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through, grilling veggies alongside.
  7. Fluff the rice and stir in olives, pine nuts, and fresh herbs.
  8. 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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