Spicy Chicken Skewers with Lemon Rice

Ingredients

• •1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 teaspoon ground cumin
• •1 teaspoon paprika
• •1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1 cup basmati rice
• •2 cups water
• •1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and salt to create the marinade.

2. 2

   Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents it from being sticky.

4. 4

   In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed rice, stir once, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.

5. 5

   While the rice cooks, thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   Grill the chicken skewers for about 3-5 minutes, turning once, until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.

7. 7

   Serve the chicken skewers over the fluffy lemon rice and garnish with fresh parsley.