Description

Juicy marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, served with fragrant turmeric rice, a refreshing cucumber-tomato salad, and soft naan—this vibrant plate bursts with Middle Eastern-inspired flavors.

Ingredients

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1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, cubed
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 green bell pepper, chopped (for skewering)
Metal or soaked wooden skewers
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Salt, to taste
1 cucumber, diced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped parsley or mint
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 naan or flatbreads
Lemon slices and yogurt drizzle (optional garnish)

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and all spices. Add chicken cubes and marinate for at least 1 hour.
Thread chicken and bell pepper onto skewers. Grill on medium-high heat for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally until nicely charred and cooked through.
Rinse basmati rice, then cook with water, oil, turmeric, and salt. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing.
Toss all salad ingredients together in a bowl and chill until ready to serve.
Warm naan just before serving. Plate skewers over naan with rice and salad.
Garnish with lemon, yogurt drizzle, and fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
Serve with garlic or herb yogurt sauce for extra flavor.
Use cherry tomatoes or red bell pepper for color variation on skewers.
Rice can be prepared in advance and reheated before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 620
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 19g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 110mg