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Shish Tawook (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
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Shish Tawook (Grilled Chicken Skewers)

Shish tawook is a mouthwatering chicken shish kebab recipe featuring tender chunks of chicken marinated in a spicy, lemon-yogurt sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Marinate Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 276 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Lebanese

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup yogurt plain, Greek
  • 2 lemon See Note 2, plural
  • 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 chicken cut into 2-inch chunks (See Note 1, boneless, skinless
Serve
  • tomato sliced
  • lettuce shredded
  • pita bread warm
  • toum Lebanese Garlic Sauce

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Thread the chicken pieces through soaked wooden skewers or metal ones.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276

% 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.