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Shish Tawook
Try this Shish Tawook recipe for tender, yogurt-marinated chicken skewers that will take your taste buds to the Middle East!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 273 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Lebanese
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup plain whole milk yogurt
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1½-inch cubes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, tomato paste, paprika, oregano, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers. Grill the skewers for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and has nice grill marks.
- Serve hot with sides of your choice, such as pita bread, garlic sauce, and fresh vegetables.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
806mg
(34%)
Potassium
672mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
348IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 806mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 672mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 348IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.