Spiced Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

• 1 cup(s) bulgur
• 1 pound(s) boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 teaspoon(s) chili powder
• 2 teaspoon(s) extra virgin olive oil
• 2 pint(s) cherry tomatoes
• 2 whole(s) lemons
• 1 clove(s) garlic crushed with press
• 1 cup(s) fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves chopped

Preparation

1. 1 - Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling or preheat large grill pan on medium-high.


2. 2 - In large microwave-safe bowl, combine bulgur and 1 3/4 cups water. Microwave on high 10 minutes or until bulgur is tender and water is absorbed, stirring once.


3. 3 - In medium bowl, toss chicken with chili powder, 1 teaspoon oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and freshly ground black pepper; until well coated. Threaded chicken and tomatoes alternately onto skewers, spacing 1/4 inch apart.


4. 4 - Place chicken skewers on hot grill grate and grill 7 to 8 minutes or until chicken just loses pink color throughout, turning occasionally.


5. 5 - Meanwhile, into the bowl with the bulgur, from 1 lemon, finely grate 1 teaspoon, peel and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice. Add crushed garlic, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper, and the remaining teaspoon oil. Stir well.


6. 6 - Divide bulgur mixture and chicken skewers among serving plates. Serve with remaining lemon, cut into wedges.