Shish Tawook (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinate Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
276 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Lebanese
Shish Tawook (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
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Shish tawook is a mouthwatering chicken shish kebab recipe featuring tender chunks of chicken marinated in a spicy, lemon-yogurt sauce.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 lemons (See Note 2)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tsp Lebanese 7 Spice (See Note 3)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken cut into 2-inch chunks (See Note 1)
Serve
- sliced tomatoes
- shredded lettuce
- warm pita
- Toum Lebanese Garlic Sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together the yogurt, ¼ cup lemon juice, zest of 1 lemon, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, all the seasoning and whisk to combine or use immersion blender to puree.
- Transfer chicken to the same bowl and toss with spatula, coating the chicken in the marinade. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Thread the chicken pieces through soaked wooden skewers or metal ones.
- If using an outdoor grill, heat to Medium 375-400°F. Clean and lightly oil the grates. Otherwise heat a grill pan and spray with cooking spray if indoors. Grill 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly charred.
- Serve with warm pita, lettuce, tomato and toum (garlic sauce) on the side.
Notes
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon each ground allspice, fenugreek and ginger.
- You can use either boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken thigh meat. Marinate at least 4 hours.
- You will need ¼ cup lemon juice plus the zest of 1 lemon.
- I make my own Lebanese 7 Spice blend. Use 4 teaspoons from this mix and save remaining for later use OR use the following quick version for this recipe: 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon each ground allspice, fenugreek and ginger.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
276kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
375mg
(16%)
Potassium
1122mg
(32%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1043IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 375mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 1122mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1043IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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6 reviews
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