This oven-baked chicken skewers with rice and vegetables is a complete and satisfying meal made in one dish. Juicy chicken pieces are marinated with simple spices and threaded onto skewers, then baked over a flavorful mixture of rice, peas, carrots, tomato, and onion.
As the dish cooks, the chicken releases its juices into the rice, creating a rich and delicious flavor. The vegetables add color, texture, and freshness, making this recipe both nutritious and visually appealing.
Easy to prepare and perfect for family meals, this recipe combines protein, grains, and vegetables in a simple oven-baked dish that delivers great taste with minimal effort.
baked chicken skewers with rice
This oven-baked chicken skewers with rice and vegetables is a complete and satisfying meal made in one dish. Juicy chicken pieces are marinated with simple spices and threaded onto skewers, then baked over a flavorful mixture of rice, peas, carrots, tomato, and onion.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
- Wooden skewers
- 1 cup rice
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1–2 carrots (small pieces)
- 1 tomato (chopped)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
- 2 tablespoons yogurt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 cups water or broth
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the chicken skewersIn a bowl, add chicken cubesAdd:Olive oilGarlicPaprikaSalt & pepperYogurt Dried parsley Mix well and leave for 10–15 minutesThread chicken onto skewers Step 2: Prepare the rice & vegetablesIn a baking dish, add:Rice Peas Carrots Tomato Onion Add spices, salt, olive oilAdd fresh parsley Pour water or broth and mix wellStep 3: AssemblePlace the chicken skewers on top of the rice mixture Step 4: BakeCover with foil and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutesRemove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until chicken is golden