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Shish Tawook (Chicken Skewers)

Marinated chicken skewers, grilled to perfection. A popular and flavorful Middle Eastern dish.

45m4 servings
Contains dairySHELLFISH-free
400 cal|40g protein|10g carbs|20g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken Breast
  • 0.5 cup Plain Yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin
  • 0.5 tsp Coriander
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut chicken breast into 2.54 cm cubes.
  2. 2In a bowl, whisk together plain yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, coriander, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
  3. 3Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
  4. 4Grill the skewers over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Alternatively, bake at 190°C for 20-25 minutes.
  5. 5Serve hot with rice and your favorite sides.

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