Ingredients
Greek Rice Pilaf
- 1 TBSP Butter or olive oil
- 2 TBSP Onion minced
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 1/2 cup White rice rinsed
Kabob
- 4 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil to taste
- 3 tsp Lemon juice to taste
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder to taste
- 1/2 tsp Dried oregano to taste
- 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless cut into uniform bite-sized chunks
- 1 cup Zucchini cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup Green bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup Red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
Seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Dressing
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder to taste
- 1/4 tsp Dried oregano to taste
- 1.5 tsp Lemon juice to taste
- 3 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil to taste
Greek House Salad
- 1 Roma tomato sliced into wedges
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup Green bell peppers
- 2 Pepperoncini
- 1/4 cup Beets sliced
- 1 cup Cucumber sliced 1/2 in. thick into half circles
- 1/4 cup Red onion sliced thin
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives halved; Fresh olives from olive bar not from the jar
- 3 TBSP Feta cheese block feta in brine crumbled (not pre-crumbled)
Grilled Corn on the Cob
- 2 ears Corn on the cob
- 2 tsp Butter
- Salt to taste
Sparkling Water
- 24 oz Sparkling water
- 1 Lemon sliced
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, and then stir in the garlic, sauteing until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add in the rice, stirring frequently for 2 - 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Once it boils, reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, refer to the package for cooking time. Once tender, taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
- Prep Chicken: In a bowl, mix the oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, and chicken. Season with salt and pepper and toss until fully combined.
- Heat a grill or griddle pan over medium heat.
- Thread the chicken, zucchini, and green and red bell pepper onto the wooden skewers.
- Grill on all sides, basting with any remaining marinade throughout cooking. Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) using a thermometer.
- Grill the corn on all sides until nicely charred and tender. Once tender, lather with butter and lightly season with salt.
- Make the Salad: Mix all ingredients for the dressing. Set aside. Mix all ingredients for the salad. Place into serving bowls, and toss with the dressing.
- Add the lemon slices to sparkling water. Serve over ice if desired.
- Serve kabobs over rice pilaf with greek house salad, grilled corn, and sparkling water
Nutrition
Calories: 996kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 40g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 1584mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 6465IU | Vitamin C: 164mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 4mg
Greek Chicken Kabob
Ingredients
Greek Rice Pilaf
- 1 TBSP Butter or olive oil
- 2 TBSP Onion minced
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 1/2 cup White rice rinsed
Kabob
- 4 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil to taste
- 3 tsp Lemon juice to taste
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder to taste
- 1/2 tsp Dried oregano to taste
- 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless cut into uniform bite-sized chunks
- 1 cup Zucchini cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup Green bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup Red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
Seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Dressing
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder to taste
- 1/4 tsp Dried oregano to taste
- 1.5 tsp Lemon juice to taste
- 3 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil to taste
Greek House Salad
- 1 Roma tomato sliced into wedges
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup Green bell peppers
- 2 Pepperoncini
- 1/4 cup Beets sliced
- 1 cup Cucumber sliced 1/2 in. thick into half circles
- 1/4 cup Red onion sliced thin
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives halved; Fresh olives from olive bar not from the jar
- 3 TBSP Feta cheese block feta in brine crumbled (not pre-crumbled)
Grilled Corn on the Cob
- 2 ears Corn on the cob
- 2 tsp Butter
- Salt to taste
Sparkling Water
- 24 oz Sparkling water
- 1 Lemon sliced
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, and then stir in the garlic, sauteing until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add in the rice, stirring frequently for 2 - 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Once it boils, reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, refer to the package for cooking time. Once tender, taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
- Prep Chicken: In a bowl, mix the oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, and chicken. Season with salt and pepper and toss until fully combined.
- Heat a grill or griddle pan over medium heat.
- Thread the chicken, zucchini, and green and red bell pepper onto the wooden skewers.
- Grill on all sides, basting with any remaining marinade throughout cooking. Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) using a thermometer.
- Grill the corn on all sides until nicely charred and tender. Once tender, lather with butter and lightly season with salt.
- Make the Salad: Mix all ingredients for the dressing. Set aside. Mix all ingredients for the salad. Place into serving bowls, and toss with the dressing.
- Add the lemon slices to sparkling water. Serve over ice if desired.
- Serve kabobs over rice pilaf with greek house salad, grilled corn, and sparkling water
Nutrition
Calories: 996kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 35gFat: 64gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 40gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 1584mgFiber: 10gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 6465IUVitamin C: 164mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 4mg
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