Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Skewers with Cucumber Salad

Name: Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Skewers with Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cucumber (medium, diced); 1.5 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Tender chicken skewers seasoned with aromatic Moroccan spices, quickly grilled or pan-seared, served alongside a refreshing cucumber and tomato salad.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 3
Cuisine: North African
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.79/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
Low-Carb
Low-Calorie
High-Protein
Keto
Paleo
Whole30
Low-Saturated-Fat
Soy-Free
Low-Fat

Ingredients

1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 cucumber (medium, diced)
1.5 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast pieces, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if using), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Thread the chicken onto metal or wooden skewers.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and lightly charred. (If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes prior to prevent burning.)
While chicken cooks, prepare the salad: In a separate bowl, combine the 1 medium diced cucumber, 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently.
Serve the Moroccan-spiced chicken skewers immediately with the fresh cucumber and tomato salad.

Notes

Chicken can be grilled outdoors or cooked in a grill pan indoors. Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 341
Protein: 52.2 g
Carbohydrates: 8.2 g
Fat: 11.2 g
Fiber: 1.7 g
Sodium: 504 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Sugar: 3.4 g
Cholesterol: 160 mg