Shish Tawook (Chicken Skewers) with Garlic Sauce - EGG FREE

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast
• 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• 6 cloves Garlic Cloves
• 1 tbsp Potato Starch
• 1/4 cup Ice Water
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• To taste Salt
• 4 pieces Pita Bread

Instructions

1. 1Cut the 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast into 1-inch cubes. Mince the 4 cloves Garlic for the marinade.
2. 2In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt, 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, the minced 4 cloves Garlic, 2 tbsp Olive Oil, 1 tsp Paprika, 1/2 tsp Cumin, 1 tsp Salt, and 1/2 tsp Black Pepper. Add the cubed chicken to this mixture and stir until all pieces are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. 3While the chicken marinates, prepare for grilling. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. Preheat your grill to medium heat, aiming for approximately 375°F (190°C).
4. 4Prepare the initial garlic sauce blend. Peel the 6 cloves Garlic Cloves. In a blender, combine the peeled 6 cloves Garlic Cloves, 3 tablespoons of the 1/4 cup Ice Water, and 2 tbsp Lemon Juice. Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth.
5. 5In a small bowl, whisk together the 1 tbsp Potato Starch with the remaining 1 tablespoon of the 1/4 cup Ice Water until the starch is fully dissolved into a smooth slurry. Pour about 1/2 cup of the blended garlic mixture from the blender into a small saucepan. Heat this portion over medium heat until it is warm but not boiling.
6. 6Gradually whisk the dissolved potato starch slurry into the warm garlic mixture in the saucepan, stirring constantly until it begins to thicken slightly. Pour this thickened mixture back into the blender with the remaining garlic sauce and blend again until the sauce is smooth and has visibly thickened. Add Salt to taste, starting with 1/4 teaspoon, and blend briefly to combine.
7. 7Grill the chicken skewers on the preheated grill for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through, appears golden brown, and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Warm the 4 pieces Pita Bread to your preference. Serve the grilled chicken skewers immediately alongside the warm pita bread and the prepared garlic sauce.

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