Za'atar Chicken Kabobs with Herbed Chickpea Mash

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
• 1 medium lemon juiced and divided
• 2 tsp za'atar spice blend
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
• 12 oz boneless skinless chicken breast cubed
• 2 small zucchini sliced into rounds
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper chopped
• 3 barbecue skewers
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 2 stalks green onion chopped

Method

1. 1Whisk together 2/3 of olive oil, half the lemon juice, za'atar, salt and pepper in mixing bowl.
2. 2Add cubed chicken, zucchini slices and bell pepper pieces to marinade and toss to coat.
3. 3Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4. 4Thread marinated chicken and vegetables alternately onto soaked skewers.
5. 5Grill skewers 3-5 minutes per side until chicken is charred and cooked through.
6. 6Meanwhile combine chickpeas with remaining oil and lemon juice, salt and pepper in bowl.
7. 7Lightly mash chickpeas with fork to desired consistency.
8. 8Stir in chopped green onions and adjust seasoning as needed.
9. 9Serve grilled skewers alongside chickpea mash.