Creamy Pepper & Egg Rice Bowl with Buttered Bread
25 min
One-Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Tomato Rice
A vibrant fusion dish combining Indian spices with Mediterranean flavors. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh tomatoes come together in one pan for a complete meal that's perfect for beginners. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup!
35 min
Easy
4 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet2/10
Salty5/10
Sour3/10
Umami6/10
Spicy2/10
🥄 Texture
The rice is tender and mostly fluffy with individual grains, though slightly moist from the tomato-chicken cooking liquid. Chicken pieces are bite-sized and juicy with a firmer chew, while diced tomatoes break down to create pockets of juiciness and a light saucy coating.
👃 Aroma
Warm, earthy notes of cumin and olive oil dominate, joined by sweet onion and fresh tomato brightness. A savory chicken backbone and a faint peppery top-note complete the aroma profile.
🍷 Pairs Well With
Chilled Sauvignon Blanc or a crisp, citrusy sparkling water; alternatively a light-bodied red (e.g., Grenache) or iced tea with lemon.
🥗 Side Dishes
Simple Greek salad or cucumber-tomato salad, tzatziki or plain yogurt, and warm pita or roasted Mediterranean vegetables; a wedge of lemon for squeezing over the dish.
Ingredients(9 items)
- 12 cups rice
- 2400g chicken (diced)
- 32 large tomatoes (diced)
- 41 large onion (diced)
- 52 tablespoons olive oil
- 61 teaspoon salt
- 7½ teaspoon black pepper
- 81 teaspoon cumin powder
- 94 cups water
Nutrition Information(per serving)
485
Calories
28g
Protein
72g
Carbs
8.5g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook for 2 minutes until soft.
- 2
Add diced chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken turns white.
- 3
Add diced tomatoes, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes.
- 4
Pour in rice and water. Stir everything together, then bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and cook for 15 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- 5
Turn off heat, let it sit covered for 2 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve hot.
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