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Shish Tawook (Grilled Chicken Skewers) recipe by Safe Plated

Shish Tawook (Grilled Chicken Skewers)

Marinated chicken cubes grilled to perfection, a popular Lebanese street food. Serve with pita bread and garlic sauce.

50m4 servings
Contains dairySHELLFISH-free
380 cal|45g protein|10g carbs|18g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup Plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper

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

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the about 680 g of chicken breast into 2.54 cm cubes.
  2. 2In a bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 4 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.
  3. 3Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss them to ensure each piece is fully coated. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the chicken to marinate.
  4. 4Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, which is approximately 204.4-232.2°C (200-230°C).
  5. 5Thread the marinated chicken cubes evenly onto skewers, leaving a small space between each cube.
  6. 6Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning them occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a light char. The internal temperature should reach 74°C.
  7. 7Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving hot.

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