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Shish Tawook Skewers with Gluten-Free Garlic Sauce recipe by Safe Plated

Shish Tawook Skewers with Gluten-Free Garlic Sauce

Marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, served with a creamy, gluten-free garlic sauce. A flavorful and popular Lebanese dish.

45m4 servings
Contains dairyWHEAT-free
350 cal|40g protein|10g carbs|15g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

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

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 large bowl, combine the 1/2 cup of plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 4 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Add the chicken cubes and mix well to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the chicken to marinate.
  3. 3Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, which is about 204.4-232.2°C (200-230°C).
  4. 4Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
  5. 5Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning them occasionally. The chicken is cooked through when it is no longer pink in the center and has a slightly charred exterior. The internal temperature should reach 74°C.
  6. 6While the chicken is grilling, prepare the garlic sauce. Finely mince the remaining 4 cloves of garlic and mix them with the 1 tablespoon of potato starch in a small bowl until fully incorporated.
  7. 7In a small saucepan, whisk together the 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, the minced garlic and starch mixture, the 1/4 cup of olive oil, and the 2 tablespoons of water. Heat this mixture over low heat, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Do not let the sauce boil.
  8. 8Serve the grilled Shish Tawook skewers immediately with the gluten-free garlic sauce on the side.

Substitutions

Wheat flour → Potato Starch

Gluten-free thickening agent

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