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Middle Eastern🍳 Medium

Arabic Shish Tawook

35 mintotal
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
4servings
Arabic Shish Tawook

Traditional Middle Eastern skewered chicken marinated in a savory blend of yogurt, lemon, and garlic.

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Ingredients

Servings:4
  • 2 lbs Chicken breast, cubed
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 6 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, tomato paste, and minced garlic.

  2. 2

    Stir in the paprika, cinnamon, oregano, salt, and pepper until the marinade is well combined.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken cubes to the bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure every piece is coated.

  4. 4

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, though overnight is preferred for maximum flavor.

  5. 5

    Thread the marinated chicken onto metal skewers or soaked wooden skewers.

  6. 6

    Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor griddle pan to medium-high heat.

  7. 7

    Grill the skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is charred and cooked through.

  8. 8

    Serve hot with pita bread, garlic sauce (Toum), and grilled vegetables.

Nutrition per Serving

340

Calories

48g

Protein

6g

Carbs

14g

Fat

1g

Fiber

3g

Sugar

720mg

Sodium

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