20-Minute Viral Rotisserie Chicken Hack (Mediterranean Bowl)

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Courses: , , ,
Servings: 5
Description

Turn a store-bought rotisserie chicken into a fresh Mediterranean rice bowl with chickpeas, feta and vegetables in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients
  • 1 whole rotisserie chicken (about 2½–3 pounds; juices reserved)
  • ¾ cup rice and vermicelli mix
  • water or low-sodium chicken broth (as needed according to the rice package directions)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large lemon (juiced)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 3–4 green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1½ cups diced tomatoes
  • 1½ cups diced cucumbers
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • ¾ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Remove the rotisserie chicken from the bag and reserve all the juices in the bag.
  2. 2

    Shred the chicken, discarding the bones and skin if preferred, and set the meat aside.

  3. 3

    Add the rice and vermicelli directly into the reserved chicken juices and cook according to package instructions until tender.

  4. 4
    Return the shredded chicken to the rice and mix well.
  5. 5
    Drizzle with olive oil, add lemon juice and white vinegar.
  6. 6
    Add green onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, and feta.
  7. 7
    Mix everything together and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. 8
    Serve warm or at room temperature
Read it online: https://mistergoodmoodfood.com/recipe/viral-rotisserie-chicken-hack-mediterranean-twist/