Spiced Chicken Kebabs with a Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Spiced Chicken Kebabs with a Tomato and Cucumber Salad

For the chicken

  • 1/2 plain yogurt

  • 2 Tbs. lemon juice (and zest if you have it)

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp. ground onion

  • 1 tsp. ground garlic

  • 1 tsp honey (optional)

  • kosher salt and pepper

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1” pieces

  • Olive oil for cooking

For the tomato & cucumber salad

  • 1 shallot, minced

  • 2 Tbs. sherry or apple cider vinegar

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half,

  • 1 cup cucumbers, cut into bite sized peices

  • 2 Tbs. olive oil

  • Kosher salt and pepper

Serve with fresh herbs over couscous

In a large bowl mix together the yogurt, lemon juice(and zest), cumin, onion, garlic, honey (if using) and large pinch of salt and pepper. Add the chicken and stir well and all to marinate for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.

While the chicken is marinating make the salad by combining the shallot and vinegar. Let that sit for about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cucumbers and large pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside (this can be made up to 24 hours in advance)

When ready to eat preheat an oven to 425°F. Thread the chicken onto skewers (if using wooden skewers make sure to soak them in water beofre)

Warm a couple tablespoons of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Place the chicken into the pan and cook for about 5 minutes. Flip then finish the chicken in the oven for about 10 mintues.

Remove and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve the chicken with a helping of couscous and spoonful of tomato salad.

Makes about 2 - 3 servings

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