Garlic Lemon Chicken Kebabs and Green Rice
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15 min
Garlic Lemon Chicken Kebabs and Green Rice
Ingredients
Garlic Lemon Chicken Kebabs:
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
Green Rice:
- 1 cup Mahatma® Jasmine Rice
- 2 cups packed spinach
- 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
Your next BBQ go-to, these grilled chicken kebabs are marinated in a citrus glaze and served over a bed of green Jasmine Rice seasoned to perfection with a spinach and herb dressing.
Step 1
Garlic Lemon Chicken Kebabs: Stir lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss chicken pieces with marinade. Let stand for at least 1 hour but up to 4 hours, covered and refrigerated. Evenly thread chicken and red onion onto 8 skewers.
Step 2
Preheat grill to medium heat; grease the grate well. Grill kebabs, turning occasionally, for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is well-marked, cooked through and internal temperature registers 165°F.
Step 3
Green Rice: Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions.
Step 4
In a blender, puree spinach, cilantro, parsley, garlic, olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon zest, salt and pepper until smooth. Toss rice with green dressing until well coated. Serve rice with kebabs.
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Tips
If using bamboo skewers, soak for at least 15 minutes in water to prevent skewers from burning on the grill.
Substitute chicken with pork tenderloin if desired.
For vegetarian dish, stir cooked lentils into rice and substitute chicken with mushrooms.
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BBQ Favorite
If you’re looking for something new and delicious to serve at your next BBQ or for a weeknight dinner, try out these chicken kebabs marinated in an herb and citrus blend of lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. We recommend the chicken marinate for at least 1-4 hours so the chicken can really soak up the flavor.
Green Rice
If the kebabs weren’t enough on their own, we’ve also created a side of seasoned rice that complements the flavors perfectly! With a blend of fresh herbs like spinach, parsley and cilantro with garlic, olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon zest, salt and pepper, you’ve got a filling and flavorful meal.
If you want to make this a vegetarian meal, simply swap out the chicken for other vegetables like mushrooms, peppers, eggplant, onion or zucchini. Not to mention, it’s a great way to use up any leftover rice from yesterday’s dinner or if you’re all about cooking up a large batch of jasmine rice and using it throughout the week.
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