Chicken Skewers with Roasted Tomatoes & Rice

Utensils

Stovetop, Frying pan and Pot (small).

Recipe

• Step 1
  In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the rice according to package instructions. Once cooked through, fluff the rice & keep warm.
• Step 2
  Meanwhile, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
• Step 3
  In a bowl, add: the chicken, half of the Italian seasoning & a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt & pepper. Mix.
• Step 4
  Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers.* Repeat for the remaining skewers. *Check out our tips for this step
• Step 5
  Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan, over medium heat. Add the chicken skewers & cook for 4-5 min on each side, until cooked through (165°F internal temp) & golden brown.
• Step 6
  Meanwhile, in a second pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat & add the cherry tomatoes. Season with the remaining Italian seasoning, salt & pepper. Cook for 3 min over high heat. Cover the pan, lower the heat & simmer for 5 min.
• Step 7
  Serve the fluffy rice with the roasted tomatoes & chicken skewers. Top with chopped parsley, if you have any. Re-season to taste & enjoy!

Recipe tip

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 min before grilling (pan-frying or on the barbecue) to prevent them from burning.