Shish Tawook
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
8 skewers
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Lebanese
Shish Tawook
Description
This Shish Tawook recipe calls for chicken thigh strips marinated in a mixture of plain yogurt, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, and fresh ginger, along with a selection of spices such as paprika, cumin, oregano, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, cayenne, salt, and pepper. The marinade tenderizes the chicken and imparts a complex flavor.
After marinating for 2 to 3 hours, the chicken is threaded onto soaked wooden skewers and grilled over medium-high heat to an internal temperature of 165°F. Turning the skewers periodically ensures even cooking and caramelization. The resulting chicken is tender and aromatic with a slightly smoky exterior.
Shish Tawook can be served with sides like rice, flatbread, or salads, or as part of a larger mezze platter. The marinade’s balanced acidity and spice make the chicken suitable for garnishing with additional olive oil or herbs.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup PLAIN yogurt (low-fat or whole)
- 1/3 cup lemon juice fresh
- 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for grill, and optionally more for drizzling over grilled chicken
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp chopped garlic fresh
- 1 Tbsp peeled and chopped fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 1/2 lbs chicken thigh trimmed of fat, boneless skinless
Instructions
- If you are using wooden skewers soak them in water while the chicken marinades so they don't burn up on the grill. You'll need about 8 (10-inch) skewers for this recipe.
- In a medium mixing bowl whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, ginger, paprika, cumin, oregano, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper.
- Cut chicken into 2-inch by 1-inch strips. Place chicken pieces into a gallon size resealable bag or a large bowl.
- Pour marinade over chicken, seal bag and rub marinade over chicken (if using bowl just toss then cover).
- Let marinate in fridge 2 to 3 hours.
- Thread chicken pieces onto skewers folding in half as you thread.
- Preheat a gas grill over medium-high heat to 425 degrees. Clean and brush grill grates lightly with oil.
- Grill chicken pieces, rotating 1/3 of the way twice during grilling, for about 16 to 20 minutes total until center of thickest portion registers 165 degrees.
- Plate chicken and if desired serve drizzled with olive oil or with hummus for dipping.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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