Arabic Shish Tawook

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Chicken breast, cubed
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup Lemon juice
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 6 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 0.25 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 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.