Chicken Souvlaki, Rice Pilaf
By tmaghee
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Ingredients
- Souvlaki:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
- 1/3 c extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 c lemon juice
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- wooden skewers soaked in water
- Rice Pilaf:
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 med carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 1/2 c long grain white rice
- 3 c water or chicken stock
- kosher salt to taste
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Marinade: combine the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano and thyme. Place chopped chicken in a bowl or a Ziploc bag and pour marinade over. Marinate in the fridge for at least 3 hours
Step 2
Skewer marinated chicken and grill for about 3 minutes on each side.
Step 3
Rice: While chicken is marinating/cooking heat oil in a pot and add the onion, carrot, celery and zucchini and sautée for a few minutes. Add the oregano and thyme and salt.
Add the rice and stir to brown for 2 minutes. Add the water or stock and cover and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is light and fluffy (about 20 minutes).
Serve the souvlaki over the rice, either on the skewers or removed, with a side of salad.
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