Moroccan Spiced Chicken Skewers

Name: Moroccan Spiced Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 4 ounce chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.125 teaspoon turmeric powder; 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.125 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh); 0.25 cup instant couscous; 0.5 cup boiling water or chicken broth; 0.5 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for couscous); 0.25 cucumber (diced); 0.25 Roma tomato (diced)

Juicy chicken breast marinated in traditional Moroccan spices, grilled to perfection and served with fluffy couscous and a light cucumber salad.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 1
Cuisine: Moroccan
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $3.64/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

4 ounce chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
0.125 teaspoon turmeric powder
0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
0.125 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
0.25 cup instant couscous
0.5 cup boiling water or chicken broth
0.5 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for couscous)
0.25 cucumber (diced)
0.25 Roma tomato (diced)

Instructions

In a bowl, toss 4 ounces chicken breast cubes with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes while preparing other components.
While chicken marinates, prepare the couscous: Place 1/4 cup instant couscous in a small bowl. Pour 1/2 cup boiling water or chicken broth over it, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Set aside.
Preheat an indoor grill pan or broiler to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto 1-2 small skewers.
Cook skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
While skewers cook, combine 1/4 each diced cucumber and 1/4 each diced Roma tomato in a small bowl for a simple salad.
Serve the Moroccan spiced chicken skewers alongside the lemon herb couscous and cucumber tomato salad.

Notes

Soaking wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes before use prevents them from burning.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 420
Protein: 37.6 g
Carbohydrates: 44.8 g
Fat: 11.2 g
Fiber: 6.1 g
Sodium: 810 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Sugar: 3.7 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg