Saffron Chicken Kebabs & Cucumber Raita

 Chicken Kebabs

• Large pinch saffron
• 2 tbsp hot water
• 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 ½ lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 ½”chunks
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Raita

• ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 large English cucumber, seeded, sliced on bias
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (low-fat is fine)
• ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
• Salt and pepper
• Flatbreads (pita or naan) and lime wedges, for serving