Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Shish Taouk Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 600g chicken breast, cubed
- • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- • 4 garlic cloves, minced
- • 2 tbsp lemon juice
- • 1 tsp sweet paprika
- • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
- • 1/3 cup broken vermicelli pasta
- • 2 tbsp butter
- • 2 3/4 cups chicken stock
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Marinate the chicken in the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and paprika for 2 hours.
2
Phase 2
Melt the butter and fry the vermicelli until deep golden.
3
Phase 3
Add the rice and stock, cover, and simmer 18 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Thread the chicken on skewers and grill over high heat until charred and cooked through.
5
Phase 5
Serve the skewers over the vermicelli rice with garlic sauce.