Chicken Kebab Skewers with Basmati Rice and Green Peas
30 minutesDifficulty:MediumNutrition per serving
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Calorie400
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Protein35g
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Carbohydrate35g
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Fiber4g
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Fat12g
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Sugar2.5g
Ingredients
Servings:4
For the Chicken Kebabs:
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 garliccloves, minced
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 500 gramsboneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into equal-sized cubes
- 0.5 teaspoonchili flakes (optional)
For the Basmati Rice:
- 200 gramsbasmati rice
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 0.5 cupfrozen green peas
- 1small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garliccloves, minced
- 1 teaspoonseven spices
- 0.5 teaspoonturmeric
- 1 teaspoonssalt
- 0.5 teaspoonblack pepper
Method
1. Prepare the Rice:
- Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 10 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Microwave on 1000W for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the drained rice, seven spices, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and frozen peas. Mix well.
- Pour in 500 ml of boiling water and cover with a microwave-safe lid.
- Select the rice cooking option on your microwave and press start. Stir occasionally and add more water gradually if needed.
2. Prepare the Chicken Kebabs:
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken cubes, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, black pepper, salt, and chili flakes. Mix well to coat evenly.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto 6-8 wooden skewers.
3. Cook the Kebabs:
- Arrange the chicken skewers on a wire rack.
- Select Combination 2 (Convection + Microwave) on your oven and set the cooking time 12-15 minutes depending on the chicken pieces size. Flip halfway through to ensure even cooking. (Cooking time may vary based on the size of the chicken pieces)
4. Serve:
- Place the cooked chicken kebab skewers over the basmati rice.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
