Sep 24 2026
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Grill Sampler Plate Recipe

Inspired by Zayna Mediterranean Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

Minced beef or lamb kifta, chicken shish tawook, chicken shawarma, rice, green beans, salad, garlic yogurt, salad & pita

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Ingredients

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Kifta and Chicken

Rice and Green Beans

Salad

Garlic Yogurt and Pita

Method

Preparation of Kifta and Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare Kifta

    In a bowl, mix minced beef or lamb with cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and parsley. Form into small kebabs.

  2. 2

    Prepare Chicken

    In a separate bowl, combine cubed chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Grill Kifta and Chicken

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill kifta kebabs for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, and chicken skewers for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

  2. 4

    Cook Rice

    In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add basmati rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

  3. 5

    Sauté Green Beans

    In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add green beans and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender.

Salad and Garlic Yogurt

  1. 6

    Prepare Salad

    In a bowl, combine salad greens, diced cucumber, diced tomato, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.

  2. 7

    Prepare Garlic Yogurt

    In a small bowl, mix yogurt with minced garlic and a pinch of salt.

Serve

  1. 8

    Plate Your Dish

    Serve the grilled kifta and chicken alongside rice, sautéed green beans, salad, garlic yogurt, and warm pita bread.

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