{"id":672833,"date":"2018-05-10T10:30:29","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T20:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/saucy-mediterranean-chicken-with-rice\/"},"modified":"2023-09-19T05:49:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T10:49:46","slug":"saucy-mediterranean-chicken-with-rice","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/saucy-mediterranean-chicken-with-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Saucy Mediterranean Chicken with Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The hints of Mediterranean flavor in this chicken dish make it a family favorite. \u2014Tabitha Alloway, Edna, Kansas<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":672838,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[307335,307330,304328,305271,304993,304998,304292,304338,303966,304988,305004,306848,304268,307307,305369,304350,324623,307579,307559,304020,304005],"categories-v2":[310372,310369,308984,308481,309216,308940,308945,308305,308992,308495,308935,308951,309603,259483,310342,309377,309001,309177,310563,310541,308594,308549],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-broccoli-rice-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chicken-Broccoli-Rice-Casserole_EXPS_TOHD24_278352_ChristineMa_2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Black Bean Chicken with 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Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in chicken; brown 3-4 minutes. Pour water mixture into pan."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"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."}],"recipeYield":"4 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 394 calories","fatContent":"13g fat (2g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"63mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"527mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"40g carbohydrate (3g sugars","fiberContent":"2g fiber)","proteinContent":"27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges<\/b>: <\/B> 3 lean meat"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.428571,"reviewCount":7,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"recipeCuisine":"Mediterranean","review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-05-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"maball"},"reviewBody":"This was really delicious- loved it. The spices and lemon juice make it very unique and tasty and it is easy as well....","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-07-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Leah847"},"reviewBody":"Something different and a huge success! Served with a simple iceberg lettuce salad with cucumber, carrot and tomato.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-02-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Hannah673"},"reviewBody":"
I made it yesterday per the recipe, it was very good, but it was missing something, a kick, which would help enhance the dish. The flavors were there, it just needed more. Next time, I will probably toast the spices and add more chili pepper, and go from there.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-09-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Lynne648"},"reviewBody":"
Bland, very bland. Must be an Americanized version of Mediterranean cuisine. Will not make again.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedFlask"},"reviewBody":"We really enjoyed this over rice. We added kalamata olives and feta cheese.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Olive8Ball"},"reviewBody":"Super easy and delicious! Only suggestion I have is if you find the sauce too acidic, add teaspoon or two of sugar (to taste). Great recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-03-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveWrench"},"reviewBody":"This was delicious! Even my wife raved about it and she\u2019s very picky. I didn\u2019t make any adjustments. I wonder if there are any ingredients that could be added. Black olives maybe?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"114381","romance_copy_dek":"The hints of Mediterranean flavor in this chicken dish make it a family favorite. —Tabitha Alloway, Edna, Kansas","enhanced_recipe_title":"Saucy Mediterranean Chicken with Rice","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3\/4 cup water","IngredientText":"3\/4 cup water"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 tablespoons tomato paste","IngredientText":"3 tablespoons tomato paste"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 tablespoons lemon juice","IngredientText":"2 tablespoons lemon juice"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3\/4 teaspoon salt","IngredientText":"3\/4 teaspoon salt"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon chili powder","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon chili powder"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder","IngredientText":"1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 teaspoon ground ginger","IngredientText":"1\/2 teaspoon ground ginger"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon ground fennel seed","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon ground fennel seed"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon ground turmeric","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon ground turmeric"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon ground coriander, optional","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon ground coriander, optional"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 tablespoons olive oil","IngredientText":"3 tablespoons olive oil"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 medium onion, chopped","IngredientText":"1 medium onion, chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes","IngredientText":"1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 cups hot cooked rice","IngredientText":"3 cups hot cooked rice"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"Minced fresh parsley, optional ","IngredientText":"Minced fresh parsley, optional "}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Saucy-Mediterranean-Chicken-with-Rice_EXPS_SDJJ18_114381_C02_09_6b.jpg","RecipeId":114381,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Saucy Mediterranean Chicken with Rice Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Saucy-Mediterranean-Chicken-with-Rice_EXPS_SDJJ18_114381_C02_09_6b.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Tabitha","Lastname":"Alloway","City":"Edna","StateDescription":"Kansas","IsCommunityCook":false,"TimeCallout":"Prep\/Total Time: 30 min.","MinimumServingQuantity":4,"MaximumServingQuantity":4,"Yield":"4 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Saucy Mediterranean Chicken with Rice","SubmittedTitle":"Chicken Cochin","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":4.43,"WebPublishedDate":"5\/10\/2018 10:30:29 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"FB_SDJJ18_114381_C02_09_6b.jpg","PreparationTimeInMinutes":15,"CookTimeInMinutes":15,"TotalTimeInMinutes":30,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Saucy Mediterranean Chicken with Rice","OriginalSourceProject":"Saucy Mediterranean Chicken with Rice","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":"
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