Chicken & halloumi skewers with Spanish-style rice

Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Fry red onion, garlic, chili flakes, and tomato paste for a few minutes.
  2. 2Add uncooked rice, cumin, and paprika.
  3. 3Fry for another couple of minutes until fragrant.
  4. 4Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken stock.
  5. 5Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. 6Coat your diced chicken in taco seasoning.
  7. 7Form kebabs along with halloumi and peppers.
  8. 8Rub sweet chili sauce and olive oil onto the kebabs.
  9. 9Cook the kebabs in the oven or air fryer. Oven: 200°C, 18–20 mins, turn halfway. Air Fryer: 190°C, 14–16 mins, flip once.
  10. 10Serve your Spanish-style rice.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken Breast, diced
  • 200 g Halloumi, cut into chunks
  • 1 Red Pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 Yellow Pepper, cut into chunks
  • 3 Tbsp Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Taco Seasoning
  • 1.5 Cups Uncooked Rice
  • 0.5 Red Onion, finely diced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 Tsp Chilli Flakes
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tsp Cumin
  • 1 Tsp Paprika
  • 200 g Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 Chicken Stock Cube
  • Water (enough to just cover the rice – about a cm above the rice)
  • 1 Handful Rocket
  • 1 Tsp Balsamic Glaze

Equipment

panwooden spoonbowlchopping boardbaking trayoven or air fryer

Tips

  • The Spanish-style rice stays moist even on day 3 and 4 of meal prep.
  • The sweet chili sauce gives the skewers a sticky and glossy look.