Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Skewers with Couscous Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup whole wheat couscous
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

2. 2

   Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.