Chicken Souvlaki Rice Pilaf: A Juicy Twist on a Classic Dish
Discover the delicious blend of flavors with this Chicken Souvlaki Rice Pilaf, perfect for any meal!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Marinate chicken in olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, cook the marinated chicken over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a separate pot, heat chicken broth to a boil.
- Add rice to the boiling broth, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice and stir in the cooked chicken and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding veggies to the rice while cooking.
- Serve with a side of tzatziki sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Souvlaki, Rice Pilaf, Mediterranean, Dinner