Shish Tawook
Shish Tawook is a traditional Lebanese dish. In this recipe I used skinless chicken thighs which are gloriously juicy. They are marinaded in a simple marinade of yoghurt, fresh lemon juice, garlic and herbs and spices.
Equipment
- Wooden Skewers pre soaked for 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 lb Skinless, Bonless Chicken Thighs Cut into chunks
- 4 tbsp Yoghurt
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 5 cloves Garlic Crushed
- 1 Lemon Juice only
- 1 tbsp Tomato Puree
- 1 ½ tsp All Spice
- ½ tsp Cardamom Powder
- 2 tbsp Onion Powder
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1 tsp Paprika I like Smoked
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/2 tsp dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Lemon Pepper Optional
- ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper Optional
- ½ tsp Chilli Flakes
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Marinade chicken in all the ingredients for 2 hours or overnight in the fridge.
- Thread the chicken onto the pre soaked skewers.
- Add a little oil to a pan over high heat and cook chicken skewers for 5 minute each side then put under a hot grill for 3 - 5 minutes.
Notes
- You can also use chicken breast in this shish tarok recipe and follow the tip above for moistness.
- If you are in a rush, marinade the chicken for 1 - 2 hours and just get going.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To heat, place them in a pan and heat over medium low heat.
- You can use any yoghurt in this recipe.
- To grill for the full time, you can place under the grill for 5 - 8 minutes each side.
- Serve with Pitta Bread/Flat breads, Pickles and Garlic Sauce.
- Feel free to adjust the spices/herbs according to your taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 21mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 247IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg
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