Shish Taouk with White Rice

Ingredients

for the shish taouk marination:

750 g chicken breast fillets, cut into medium size cubes

¼ cup lemon juice

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

4 cloves garlic, crushed

½ cup yoghurt or 125 ml

1 teaspoon tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried oregano

2 cubes MAGGI® Chicken Less Salt Bouillon, dissolved in ¼ cup or 65ml hot water

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon white ground pepper

2 small green capsicum peppers or 200 g, cut into medium cubes

for the rice:

2 cups basmati rice or 400 g, washed

3½ cups water or 875 ml

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Preparation

In a bowl, combine and mix all shish taouk marination ingredients. Cover and marinade in fridge for at least 12 hours.

In a wooden skewer, arrange chicken and capsicum.

Grill the shish taouk on medium heat for 5-7 minutes from all sides or until it’s cooked and golden brown in color.

To prepare the rice:

Add the water to a large saucepan. Add the rice, and oil.

Stir constantly until it boils, cover and cook over low heat for 15- 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.