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Shish Taouk (Middle Eastern Chicken Kebab)

Şiş tavuk (or shish taouk) is a delicious recipe for marinated chicken breast kebabs, traditional from the Middle East.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Rest Time
2 hrs
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern , Turkish

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast
Marinade
  • 8 cloves garlic , crushed
  • 6 tablespoons PLAIN yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Equipment
  • 4 metal skewers

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken breast into large cubes of about 1½ inch (4 cm). Set aside in a glass or porcelain bowl.
  2. In another bowl, add all the ingredients for the marinade and mix.
  3. Pour the marinade over the chicken pieces and mix so that they are completely coated with the marinade.
  4. Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours (or preferably overnight) in the refrigerator.
  5. Once the chicken is marinated, place the pieces on metal skewers.
  6. Grill on a preheated barbecue over medium-high heat (about 350 F / 180˚C) for 10 to 15 minutes, turning them halfway.
  7. Serve on pita bread.