Grilled Lebanese Shish Taouk
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
645 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Turkish, Lebanese
Grilled Lebanese Shish Taouk
Description
This recipe for Grilled Lebanese Shish Taouk highlights bite-sized chicken thighs marinated overnight in a mixture of plain yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, tomato paste, and a carefully balanced spice blend featuring oregano, garlic powder, thyme, paprika, sumac, allspice, and ginger. The marinade tenderizes the chicken and infuses it with fragrance and subtle acidity.
The chicken cubes are threaded onto skewers and grilled at around 400 degrees, initially over direct heat to develop a lightly charred surface, then moved to indirect heat to finish cooking without burning. The goal is a chicken internal temperature of 165 degrees for safe and juicy results.
Once grilled, the shish taouk can be served warm with pita or flatbread. The marinade enhances the mild flavor of the chicken thighs with hints of citrus, spice, and smoke, creating a balanced and aromatic kebab dish.
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds chicken thighs
- ½ Cup yogurt whole milk
- ¼ Cup lemon juice
- ¼ Cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon sumac
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
- Combine the spices in a small bowl and set aside.
- Cube the chicken into about 2-inch cubes.
- Mix the tomato paste with the olive oil, then mix in the yogurt and lemon juice. Add the spice mix and combine well.
- Marinate the cubed chicken for 4-8 hours.
- Carefully skewer the marinated shish tawook.
- Preheat your grill to 400 degrees and set up a zone for direct and indirect heat.
- Grill the shish taouk over direct heat, turning and flipping every few minutes. Cook the chicken kebabs to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. If the outside of the chicken is getting too dark before reaching 165 degrees, then move the chicken to indirect heat to finish cooking.
- Serve the Lebanese Chicken Skewers warm with pita or flatbread.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 645 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 645kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 226mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 803mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 317IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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