Chermoula chicken kebabs with zucchini salad
A Moroccan-spiced chermoula marinade flavors chicken kebabs that caramelize with a touch of honey; they're served alongside a bright, shaved lemony zucchini salad dressed just before serving to preserve texture.
This recipe pairs chermoula, a classic Moroccan spiced and herbaceous marinade, with a crisp and bright shaved zucchini salad. A small amount of honey added to the marinade helps the chicken caramelize beautifully, whether it is cooked over the coals of a barbecue or under the high heat of an oven. When zucchini comes into contact with salt and acid, it begins to release its moisture and lose its characteristic crunch--so, to ensure the best texture, the salad should be dressed only at the last moment. The combination of fragrant chicken and lemony zucchini makes for a vibrant dinner with minimal active effort.