Turkish-Spiced Grilled Chicken Kebab with Charred Eggplant & Bulgur Pilaf

Ingredients

• 10 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 3/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium Japanese eggplant, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch planks
• 3/4 cup bulgur wheat, uncooked
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to create marinade

2. 2

   Add chicken cubes to marinade, toss to coat evenly. Set aside while preparing other components (minimum 10 minutes)