Vibrant Citrus Herb Chicken Skewers with Avocado Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

• 2 large avocados, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method

1. 01
   In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, orange zest, minced garlic, thyme, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
2. 02
   Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
3. 03
   While the chicken marinates, prepare the avocado salsa. In a medium bowl, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Gently mix and set aside.
4. 04
   Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
5. 05
   Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers.
6. 06
   Grill the chicken skewers for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
7. 07
   Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
8. 08
   Serve the chicken skewers with a generous spoonful of avocado salsa on top or on the side.