Description
Discover the delightful taste of Shish Tawook, an authentic Lebanese dish that features tender, flavorful chicken skewers marinated in a zesty mixture of yogurt and garlic. Perfect for family gatherings, weeknight dinners, or outdoor barbecues, these juicy chicken skewers bring a burst of Middle Eastern flavor to your table. With minimal prep time and versatile serving options, this recipe is not just delicious but also easy to make. Serve them with fresh salads, garlic sauce, or wrapped in warm pita bread for a satisfying meal everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1.5 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 Tbsp sumac
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 Tbsp salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine plain yogurt, lemon juice, vegetable oil, tomato paste, yellow mustard, minced garlic, and garlic powder.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat thoroughly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg