Chicken and Pepper Souvlaki with Rice
Chicken and pepper souvlaki with rice is a wholesome main course where tender marinated chicken and sweet peppers are steamed to perfection while fluffy rice cooks below. The Thermomix blends a sticky ginger, garlic, hoisin and soy marinade in seconds, then the Varoma delivers juicy chicken and vivid peppers without any extra fat. A light, flavourful dinner with minimal washing up.
About this recipe
Chicken and pepper souvlaki with rice Thermomix TM7 is the kind of quick weeknight dinner that tastes far more indulgent than its of fat suggests. Searching for souvlaki recipes or an all-in-one kitchen machine meal that cooks protein, vegetables and grains simultaneously ends here: the TM7 blends fresh root ginger, garlic cloves, soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil and hoisin sauce into a glossy marinade in mere seconds, coating the diced chicken breasts with deep, sticky-sweet Asian flavour. Meanwhile the rice bubbles gently in the mixing bowl with homemade vegetable stock paste, while the Varoma above steams the marinated chicken and strips of peppers to juicy, tender-crisp perfection. Because steaming needs no added oil, the peppers keep their bright colour and slight bite, and the chicken stays succulent rather than dry. Everything lands on the plate at the same moment, making this a brilliant choice for busy families, post-training dinners or make-ahead lunchboxes with almost no washing up afterwards.
Preparation tips
- Cut the chicken breasts into even, bite-sized cubes so every piece absorbs the ginger and hoisin marinade equally and steams at the same rate as the pepper strips in the Varoma.
- Let the marinated chicken rest in the fridge for at least half an hour before steaming; the soy, honey and sesame oil penetrate deeper, giving a stickier, more aromatic result once cooked.
- Swap the peppers for courgette or red onion depending on the season, and serve with a scattering of spring onion and a drizzle of extra toasted sesame oil just before bringing the souvlaki to the table.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian variation: replace the chicken breasts with firm tofu cubes and thick cauliflower florets, marinating them in the same ginger, garlic and hoisin mixture before steaming them above the rice in the Varoma.
- Festive variation: thread the marinated chicken and pepper pieces onto skewers for a party spread, offer the steamed rice in bowls alongside, and add a quick yoghurt-sesame dipping sauce stirred together in the TM7 bowl.
Why this recipe works
Craving restaurant-quality Chicken and Pepper Souvlaki with flawlessly fluffy rice? The Thermomix TM7 guarantees impeccable results, removing the guesswork from your cooking. With its precise temperature control and intelligent cooking modes, you achieve succulent, evenly marinated chicken and perfectly steamed grains every single time. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or enjoying a family meal, rely on the TM7 to deliver the consistency and texture you demand. Elevate your culinary standards and enjoy a perfect, stress-free dining experience at home.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 blends fresh root ginger, garlic and hoisin sauce into a smooth marinade in just a few seconds. [Multi-Function]
- Steaming the chicken breasts and peppers gently in the Varoma keeps them juicy and colourful without any added oil. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the rice with homemade vegetable stock paste delivers fluffy, separate grains with consistent results every time. [Time Savings]
- Weighing the rice and sauces directly in the mixing bowl means no separate scales and less washing up afterwards. [Built-in Scale]
- Grating the ginger and garlic finely in the TM7 releases maximum flavour into the soy and sesame marinade. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- fresh root ginger
- garlic cloves
- soy sauce
- honey
- toasted sesame oil
- hoisin sauce
- ground black pepper
- chicken breasts, skinless
- peppers
- vegetable stock paste, homemade