Saucy Mediterranean Chicken with Rice

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Tabitha Alloway, Edna, Kansas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 19, 2023

The hints of Mediterranean flavor in this chicken dish make it a family favorite. —Tabitha Alloway, Edna, Kansas


Test Kitchen tips
  • Freeze leftover tomato paste on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet in 1-tablespoon mounds. Once frozen, transfer to a zip-top freezer bag.
  • Long grain rice triples when cooked and instant rice doubles. So you'll need 1 cup uncooked long grain or 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant to yield about 3 cups hot cooked rice.
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    Saucy Mediterranean Chicken with Rice

    Yield:4 servings
    Prep:15 min
    Cook:15 min

    Ingredients

    • 3/4 cup water
    • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel seed
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander, optional
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
    • 3 cups hot cooked rice
    • Minced fresh parsley, optional
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    Directions

    1. In a small bowl, mix the water, tomato paste, lemon juice, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, ginger, fennel, turmeric and, if desired, coriander until smooth.
    2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in chicken; brown 3-4 minutes. Pour water mixture into pan.
    3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Serve with rice. If desired, top with parsley.
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