Lemony Chicken Kebabs over Cauliflower Tabouleh

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Lemony Chicken Kebabs over Cauliflower Tabouleh

Nutritional Highlights

The lean protein from the chicken will ensure you will stay full for hours

Cauliflower is a great source of fiber, b-vitamins, and antioxidants

Servings: 4

Directions

  1. Combine lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl - whisk in oil. Add chicken cubes and combine.

  2. Marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours, covered.

  3. Cut cauliflower into florets, removing as much of the stem as possible and pulse in a food processor until grated.

  4. In a large bowl toss together the grated cauliflower, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, and mint leaves.

  5. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, zest, cumin, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the cauliflower mixture and toss well to combine.

  6. Cover tightly and place in refrigerator for at least once hour before serving.

  7. Remove chicken from bowl and discard marinade. Thread chicken onto 4, 10 inch skewers. Heat grill pan over high heat; add skewers and cook for 6 minutes or until done turning often. Serve over tabbouleh.

Ingredients

Kebabs

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

24 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1.5 inch cubes

Tabbouleh

1/2 head cauliflower

1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered

1/2 large english cucumber, diced

1/2 cup red onion, diced

2 cups fresh parsley leaves, chopped

1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

Dressing

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice

3/4 tsp lemon zest

1 tsp ground cumin

Kosher salt and pepper to taste

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