Shish Tawook
Shish tawook is a popular Lebanese skewered chicken that can be grilled or broiled. The chicken breasts pieces are marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and a bunch of standard spices. Both the yogurt and lemon juice act as a tenderizer, so allowing the chicken to marinate for at least 8 hours gives the shish tawook optimal flavor and tenderness. Serve the chicken with pita bread and fattoush salad.
Equipment
- metal skewers
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 12” cubes
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mix together all of the marinade ingredients.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
- Turn on your oven’s broiler. Place the chicken pieces on metal skewers on a rack on a baking sheet lined in foil.
- Broil the chicken for 6-7 minutes a side.
