Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Skewers with Cucumber Mint Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the chicken, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, and 1/2 tsp salt. Toss to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, combine the diced cucumber, sliced red onion, chopped mint, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss to combine and set aside.