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Mediterranean Chicken and Rice

A delightful dish that combines juicy chicken breast with aromatic vegetables and perfectly cooked rice, bringing the flavors of the Mediterranean to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken marinade
  • 2 pieces Hähnchenbrustfilets, ca. 500g Chicken breasts, approx. 1.1 lbs
  • 1 teaspoon Salz Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon schwarzer Pfeffer Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Olivenöl, 30ml Olive oil
For the rice and vegetables
  • 2 medium gelbe Zwiebeln, gewürfelt Diced yellow onions
  • 1 medium rote Zwiebel, in Scheiben geschnitten Sliced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons Tomatenmark, 30g Tomato paste
  • 150 ml heißes Wasser Hot water
  • 1 cup Reis, 200g, ungekocht Uncooked rice
  • 1 medium Karotte, gewürfelt Diced carrot
  • 1 medium Paprika, gewürfelt Diced bell pepper
  • 150 g Maiskörner, frisch oder aus der Dose Fresh or canned corn kernels
  • Frischer Dill, gehackt Chopped fresh dill
  • Pflanzenöl zum Braten Vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a bowl, combine the chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, and olive oil. Mix well and marinate for 15 minutes.
Cooking the vegetables
  1. In a pan, heat some vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onions and sauté until translucent.
  2. Stir in the tomato paste and hot water, season with salt, and let the sauce thicken.
  3. In another pan, sauté the diced carrot and sliced red onion until they soften.
Cooking the rice
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water. In a pot, bring water and salt to a boil, then add the rinsed rice.
  2. Cover and let it simmer until cooked through, usually about 15-20 minutes.
Combining ingredients
  1. In the pan with the softened vegetables, add the diced bell pepper and corn. Stir-fry until heated through.
  2. Add the cooked rice to the vegetable mixture and mix everything well.
  3. In a separate pan, fry the marinated chicken until golden brown and fully cooked.
  4. Combine the chicken with the vegetable rice mixture and the tomato sauce, stirring until everything is evenly incorporated.
Serving
  1. Serve the Mediterranean chicken and rice on a platter, garnishing it with freshly chopped dill for added flavor and decoration.

Notes

This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of Greek salad or a light vinaigrette. Serve with crusty bread or pita for an authentic Mediterranean experience. You can customize with vegetables like zucchini or spinach, and add heat with cayenne or red pepper flakes.