Cookwith - Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken Skewers with Summer Tomato-Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 1.25 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1.5-inch cubes)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large lemon (zest and juice)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1.5 tsp kosher salt (divided)
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 large English cucumber (diced)
• 1/4 small red onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)