Chicken Skewers with Zucchini & Rice
Very easy
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Domitille
Domitille

Chicken Skewers with Zucchini & Rice

7 minutes
Prep time

17 minutes
Cook time

590 cal.
Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Chicken breast

1

Chicken breast

White rice (long grain)

1/3 cup

White rice (long grain)

Zucchini

1/2

Zucchini

Yellow onion

1/4

Yellow onion

Tzatziki

1 tbsp

Tzatziki

Italian seasoning

1 tsp

Italian seasoning

Utensils

Stovetop, Frying pan and Pot (small).

Recipe

  • Step 1
    In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the rice according to the package instructions. Drain when cooked.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, wash & slice the courgettes into half-moons.
  • Step 3
    Peel & finely mince the onions.
  • Step 4
    Pat the chicken dry & cut it into 1-inch cubes.
  • Step 5
    Prepare the marinade. In a bowl, add: half of the Italian seasoning & a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt & pepper. Stir to combine. Add the chicken & stir to evenly coat.
  • Step 6
    Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers*. Repeat for the amount of skewers needed. * Check out our tips for this step
  • Step 7
    In a hot pan or on the grill, add the chicken skewers. Cook for 4-5 min on each side, until cooked through (165°F internal temp) & golden brown.
  • Step 8
    In the meantime, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a second pan, over medium heat. Add the onions, zucchini & remaining Italian seasoning. Season with salt & pepper. Cover & leave to cook for 7-8 min, stirring from time to time.
  • Step 9
    Serve the fluffed rice with the grilled zucchini, chicken skewers & tzatziki. 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.