Moroccan-Spiced Lemon Chicken Skewers with Herbed Couscous
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Tender chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful Moroccan spice blend, skewered and grilled to perfection. Served with a vibrant herbed couscous for a healthy, family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup couscous
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
- 2
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto metal or wooden skewers.
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