Shish Taouk (Lemon Garlic Chicken Kebabs) and Cucumber Yogurt Dipping Sauce (Raita) with Feta

INGREDIENTS

lbs cubed chicken breast or cubed boneless thighs

1/4 cup

lemon juice

2 tbsp

olive oil

3 cloves

garlic, finely chopped

1/4 tsp

cumin

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

pepper

1/8 tsp

cayenne

medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced or shredded

1 tsp

toasted cumin seeds OR use a small pinch of dried cumin—to taste

2 cups

plain Greek yogurt

1 handful

crumbled feta cheese

garlic clove, peeled and minced

about a medium handful of fresh cilantro or mint leaves, chopped,

cayenne pepper or paprika, just a pinch to use as a garnish (optional)