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Shish Tawook Chicken
Shish tawook, a traditional Lebanese dish, becomes juicy and tender from a simple marinade of fresh lemon juice and garlic.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
160 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 20 ounces boneless (skinless chicken breasts – cut in cubes)
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- parsley fresh, to serve
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts cubes in a glass bowl or large resealable plastic bag.
- Add lemon juice, zest, grated garlic, salt and pepper to the chicken toss until chicken is evenly coated with marinade. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or up to overnight.
- Heat pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add chicken to the pan along with all of the marinade. Sauté chicken, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve with fresh minced parsley on top.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
160kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
1.5g
(1%)
Protein
28.8g
(58%)
Fat
5.3g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.9g
(29%)
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
869mg
(36%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.5g | 1% |
| Protein | 28.8g | 58% |
| Fat | 5.3g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 869mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.